About the article
L.V. Udalova
The article focuses on the analysis of existential deviance as a type of deviant behavior that is rooted in the fundamental structures of human existence. The analysis of the causes reveals that suicidal and terrorist consciousnesses share a common understanding of death, the Other, and the meaning of life. The article emphasizes the existential-philosophical interpretation of the phenomena of suicide and terrorism. It is concluded that existential deviance is a form of radical response to the challenges of existence, in which the destruction of oneself and the Other becomes a way of finding meaning. Identifying risks and challenges will allow us to develop philosophical foundations for a preventive strategy that focuses not only on social control, but also on restoring the meaningful fullness of human existence.
existential deviation, suicidal consciousness, terrorist consciousness, suicide, terrorism, social existence, meaning of life, human being, borderline situation.