THE ORIGINS OF EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGICAL IDEAS IN THE THEOLOGY OF THE MARTYR IOANN POPOV

Denis S. Kalashnikov

Сandidate of Biological sciences Saint Tikhon's Orthodox University of Humanities, Moscow, Russia

Email: denis-s-kalashnikov@yandex.ru

Issue: № 3 (31), 2025

Pages: 55

Annotation

The theological legacy of the Martyr Ioann Popov is still poorly understood. Among the origins of his experimental psychological ideas, one can single out experimental psychology, fiction, as well as his deep roots in the academic tradition, dating back to his teacher, Mitr. Anthony (Khrapovitsky). Both criticize Kant's teaching, and, unlike him, recognize the reliability of inner experience. Popov offers a unique approach to morality based on an analysis of moral feelings and ideals, as well as a psychological view of a person, which he considers scientific in the spirit of the times.

Keywords

I. V. Popov, experimental psychology, Russian academic theology, conscience, natural moral law