LITERARY EDUCATION AS A TOOL FOR HUMANITARIAN SYNTHESIS: PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE INTEGRATION OF EDUCATIONAL DISCIPLINES

Abstract

This article presents a comprehensive theoretical and methodological analysis of literary education as a tool for humanities synthesis in the modern educational sphere. The relevance of the study is justified in the context of educational reform and the implementation of an interdisciplinary approach. The aim of the study is to clarify the philosophical foundations of literary education and its integrative potential within the system of educational disciplines.
The article examines the essence of the concept of “literary education” as a complex, multidimensional phenomenon. It is demonstrated that linguistic, cultural, and worldview components coexist as a unified whole. The concept of “literary education” in the linguistic and literary sphere is analyzed, and the main methodological approaches are outlined. Emphasis is placed on its competency-based, cultural, and axiological dimensions.
Particular attention is paid to the philosophical foundations of literary education. It has been established that literature serves not only as a means of aesthetic education but also as a form of understanding existence. It has been established that it possesses an ontological aspect and serves as an instrument for shaping value orientations. It is emphasized that humanities education is a space for the interpretation of meanings, that is, it reveals a hermeneutic aspect. It is demonstrated that through the interaction of these dimensions, literary education contributes to the formation of a holistic worldview for the individual.
The paper substantiates the role of literary education as an instrument of humanities synthesis: history, art, philosophy, and social sciences. It examines contemporary approaches to the integration of educational content within the context of the New Ukrainian School concept, emphasizing the need to establish interdisciplinary connections and develop students’ critical thinking.
An analysis of contemporary scientific approaches by Ukrainian researchers to the problem of literary education and its integrative potential has been conducted, which has made it possible to identify the main trends in the development of this field and outline prospects for further research.

Received: November 25, 2025
Accepted: December 05, 2025
Published: January 16, 2026