Conceptual basis of the symbol in the dynamics of cultural space
Various aspects of the origin of the character in the dynamics of the cultural space are considered. Philosophical cultural knowledge reveals the conceptual basis of the symbol, identifying distinctive features from other iconic forms. The purpose of this study is to identify and study the sign-symbolic structure in different cultures, their influence on the formation of thinking, perception, language of communication, culture in general. The specificity of the figurative and symbolic space, the value content determined by the national character, traditions, and understanding of the past, present, and future are determined. The presence of the idea in the structure of the symbol, without which it is not possible to reveal the semantic meaning of the symbol, the original essence of the idea, which has a sacral character, is revealed. The study substantiates the cognitive and infinite semantic perspective, which manifests the strength of each character. On the basis of the collected data, various symbolic forms are shown that influence the actions, thinking, value-symbolic representation of a person about the world in a cultural context. These symbolic forms can be basic guidelines for a person as a guide to action and may be related to the moral code of a nation. It is noted that the figurative and symbolic space of each culture has its own specifics, value content, traditions, and national-cultural identity.