The textbook on the course "Philosophy" introduces students to the current problems of the development of philosophical knowledge, combines classical and modern concepts. The systematic form gives an idea of the fundamental problems of philosophy as a special cultural education, as a form of theoretical understanding of human existence in the world. The author demonstrates the interrelation of philosophy with other spheres of human activity, reveals the ideological and methodological functions of philosophy in modern society. The anthropological component of philosophical knowledge . is consistently revealed. The problems of formation of individuality and personality of the future specialist, the significance of ethical problems are actualized. Trends in the development of technogenic civilization, philosophical problems of science and technology, anthropological practices of everyday life are discussed. Attention is paid to the traditions of Russian philosophy and the problems of historical self-consciousness of Russia. The course is designed for undergraduates of all fields and forms of study.