The book includes selected articles, reports, speeches and interviews of the famous philosopher. Its cross-cutting themes: the meaning of human life and the problem of death, the role and place of philosophy in society, consciousness and culture, problems of art, science and religion - are considered by the author in the context of the European spiritual historical tradition. Mamardashvili believes that the revival of philosophy that has begun in the country and the possibility of developing competent social thinking that opens up in this regard are of fundamental importance for the ongoing processes of democratization and social renewal. The book does not have ready-made answers to practical questions that concern society today, but it will help the reader form their own moral view of what is happening and take a conscious position towards him. The book is addressed to a wide range of readers interested in philosophy.