Extremism

The monograph examines issues related to the concept and origin of extremism as a social phenomenon, the history of its emergence and development, the diversity of modern forms. Extremism is a multifaceted phenomenon of modern life. This is a feature of the psychology of the individual, and the ideology of various social groups, and one of the forms of political activity, and a perverted way of resolving social contradictions. The negative potential of extremism is felt not only by individual citizens, but also by entire states, extremism has gone beyond individual countries, has become a global problem of humanity. If nihilism is not perceived by public consciousness as a serious threat to the individual, society and, moreover, the state, in some of its manifestations even find a creative meaning, then extremism and public consciousness, and international law, and national legislation are clearly defined as evil. Extremism, erected in the principle of state policy, becomes a threat to domestic and international security and the cause of international, including armed conflicts, becomes a global problem of humanity at the present stage of its development.