THE INFLUENCE OF ARTISTIC LITERATURE ON THE FORMATION OF MORAL VALUES AND ETHICAL CONSCIOUSNESS

Abstract

This scholarly article explores the capacity of artistic literature to shape, refine, and elevate an individual's moral and spiritual consciousness. Drawing on an extensive array of classical and modern texts, this paper critically analyzes the mechanisms through which literary engagement cultivates ethical sensitivity, personal introspection, and a profound awareness of universal human values. Utilizing an interdisciplinary methodology combining philosophical analysis, literary theory, and narrative psychology, the study examines the moral impact of symbolic narratives, the role of literature in emotional education, and its influence on cultural and ethical identity.