THE PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF CORRUPTION AND ITS HISTORICAL FORMATION
Keywords:
corruption, philosophy, social ethics, historical development, governance, moral responsibility.Abstract
Corruption is a persistent social phenomenon that has accompanied the development of human societies from ancient civilizations to the modern globalized world. This article examines corruption through a philosophical lens, emphasizing its ethical, social, and institutional dimensions, as well as tracing the stages of its historical formation. By integrating philosophical analysis with historical inquiry, the study seeks to reveal corruption not merely as a legal or economic deviation, but as a manifestation of deeper moral and structural contradictions within social systems. The article argues that understanding the philosophical foundations and historical evolution of corruption is essential for developing effective and sustainable anti-corruption strategies in contemporary societies.
