Money perception in Russian culture

It is widely believed that the Russian thinking had no ability to systematically calculate money. Classical rational money calculation in Russian culture was demanded nothing less than in European culture, but in money matters are not always applied. The reason was the special type of thinking. Its formation began in the Slavic paganism, gradually mix with Christian tradition. Unity of paganism and Christianity brought the understanding of the transcendental existence. In addition to thinking of causality appeared mystical component. Since that time the Russian culture had never existed outside of the mystery of Christ. The money became a tool for the improvement of the soul. For this thinking not needed rationalization but needed soul expression. A completely different look at money became with the capitalism that had its core in scientific rationality. It was in used in Russia, but people saw in scientific rationality a new tool for solving the previous philosophical issue, which is not called to destroy the banking system and other achievements of economic thought. Profanation of thinking did not happened. Money didn't go on the path of purification from the sensual. Certainly, we can talk about political and ideological speculation on steady understanding of money perception during the Soviet period. The Soviet idea public good took part from articulated Russian religious philosophy. All this happened because the Russian mind looked at life differently, not on the basis of strict rational scheme. In close connection with it money perception continued to function.

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