PHILOSOPHICAL REFLECTION ON THE FUNDAMENTAL CATEGORIES OF ECONOMIC POLICY

Abstract

The article is devoted to the study of the philosophical aspects of the fundamental categories of economic policy, which are essential elements of economic theory and the philosophy of economics. The author examines key concepts such as money, labor, technology, sustainable development, and commodity through the lens of philosophical perspectives, allowing for a deeper understanding of their impact on human and societal worldview and value orientations. The significance of money is highlighted as both a symbol of life success and a tool of freedom. The concept of labor is explored as an existential act of interaction between humans and the surrounding world. Special attention is given to the concept of “technology”, defined not only as a tool of labor but also as a form of expressing human creative potential. The importance of sustainable development is emphasized as it integrates economic, social, and environmental components to achieve harmonious societal progress. The article also investigates commodity categories, their role in consumer society, and their connection with spiritual and social values. The author argues that a philosophical understanding of these categories is essential for formulating effective economic policies that meet the demands of the modern information society. This article offers new perspectives on integrating philosophy into economic science and underlines the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to the analysis of economic processes.