The book edited by Professor of "BelSU" National Research University has been published abroad

The publication is a French translation of the monograph "The Practical Essence of Man" (2016), which tells about the development and reception of the Marxist theory of activity in Soviet philosophy and psychology. According to Andrey Maidansky, professor of the Philosophy Department of the Institute of Social Sciences and Mass Communications of the National Research University "BelSU", the book is addressed to everyone who is interested in Marxist philosophy in general and Soviet research on the theory of activity, in particular. Mostly to the scientific community. It can be argued that the "Practical essence of man" also has an educational significance.

Andrey Dmitrievich commented that the publication is also designed for Western readers who are not familiar with Soviet philosophy.

Scientists have considered a number of options for the "activity approach" in the research of human thinking, nature and social life. In the center is the Marxist concept of practice, the labor essence of man.

The work on the "Practical Essence of Man" was carried out by a team of 11 authors, five of whom are Russians. Professor Vesa Oittinen from Finland became a like-minded person for a professor from Belgorod State University. Scientists are united by common scientific interests – the legacy of Ilyenkov, Spinoza, Marx. It should be noted that Professor Oittinen visited the National Research University "BelSU" in 2016 as part of the Ilyenkov readings.