S. N. Bulgakov`s religio-political quest (1905–1917): from «the autocracy of antichrist» to «the theocracy of white tsar»
Abstract
The article is based on the thesis of the Russian thinker, social and religious figure, S. N. Bulgakov, that the religious aspect of life is inextricably linked to all aspects of human activity and defines their essential content. A political aspect had a particular interest. Bulgakov`s political position remains understudied. Dramatic changes have occurred with Bulgakov`s attitude to the Russian autocracy in 1905–1917, as can be seen in his declarations, that had a political significance. At the same time the religious sentiment of the philosopher changed. It left a painted in tones of a Christian idealism for the sake of «the faith of the fathers», Orthodox faith. This evolution was not without Bulgakov`s original features that are rooted in his early revolutionism: this «symphony» is characteristic in apocalyptic features. Not surprisingly, the political events of 1917 provoked the apocalyptic experience.
