Inclusion of Islamic Factor into Topology of Modern Western Identity

Abstract

Abstract:The article is devoted to the problem of topology of identity in modern world. The topology of identity is formed by scope of social interaction, where particular attention is paid to internal freedom, individuality, perception of personality as agent and active participant in social processes. The article analyzes the meaning of the notions "individual", "subject", "actor" and "actant", which are used to form the system of identity. It is being proved that the models of personal identity are associated with sociocultural environment sufficiently stronger than it has been believed in the 1980s--1990s. This can be considered as a reason of cultural rejection and social confrontation in modern world. A hypothesis is proposed that such criteria of identity as citizenship, nationality, religious affiliation appear to be exteriorization of a social agent.