THE MEANINGOF THE CONCEPT "MENTALITY": SUBSTANTIVE AND STRUCTURALLY FUNCTIONAL ASPECTS

In the article, on the basis of comparative analysis and concents-, functional and structural approach, the author speaks on the essence of mentality, its contents, its role in an individual's functioning and development, social communities and the society as a whole. Mentality and mindset are referred to as the forms of spiritual and practical comprehension and transformation of the environment.