Russian military theory of the first half of the XX century: Attempts to create a philosophy of war

Abstract

In the modern world, the problems of war are becoming particularly relevant, requiring philosophical reflection. Within the framework of the Russian military theory of the XX century, attempts have already been made to create a philosophy of war. These attempts were aimed at the synthesis of philosophical and military-theoretical knowledge. Aim to analyze the concepts of A.A. Kersnovsky, N.N. Golovin and A.E. Snesarev in order to identify the theoretical foundations and tasks of the philosophy of war in the works of these authors. Conclusion. In the works of A.A. Kersnovsky, the philosophy of war becomes the national theology of war, in the works of N.N. Golovin, the philosophy of war is transformed into the sociology of war, in the works of A.E. Snesarev, the philosophy of war is understood as a moral and scientific synthesis of military issues.