PHILOSOPHICAL ASPECT OF INFORMATION WARFARE

Iryna TSAREVA, Olga MAKSYMENKO, Rita KALKO

TSAREVA I., MAKSYMENKO O., KALKO R. (2024), PHILOSOPHICAL ASPECT OF INFORMATION WARFARE.
PHILOSOPHY, ECONOMICS AND LAW REVIEW. Volume 4, no. 1, 57-66

DOI: 10.31733/2786-491X-2024-1-57-66

 

Abstract. The purpose of the article is to determine the philosophical aspect of the current state of information warfare. The set goal determined the solution of the following tasks: 1) to substantiate the expediency of using the terms information warfare and information warfare discourse; 2) to improve the definition of information warfare; 3) to analyse the threats and reasons for Ukraineʼs insufficient response to information attacks by the russian federation.

The reliability of the obtaining results and conclusions was ensured by the use of linguistic methods: the functional and stylistic method (to distinguish the semantic and constructive elements in the structure of information warfare texts); semantic and differential analysis (to trace changes, to distinguish the semantics of language units).

Analysis of the narratives’content aspect is an important tool for decision-making and strategy development after the invasion of an aggressor country. The study of narratives allows us to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches and methods and to formulate recommendations for success in the further restoration and protection of territorial sovereignty. Highlighting the true picture changes societyʼs perception and builds support for countermeasures.

The prevalence of positivism in Ukraineʼs domestic and foreign information field is complicated and often depends on political interests and context. Positivism can be traced in media clichés and narratives, including the description of Ukraine as a strong adversary, a reliable partner, and a supporter of democratic values. Negativism was found in the transmission of anti-russian narratives and in the portrayal of the terrorist country.

Keywords: discourse, information, information warfare, communication, media clichés, narratives.

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