This article analyzes the theoretical and methodological foundations for enhancing youth thinking from the perspective of social philosophy. The study examines the key social factors influencing the formation of youth thinking in contemporary society, particularly the processes of globalization, the information environment, and communicative space. Special attention is given to the role of social experience, critical thinking, and intellectual activity in the development of youth consciousness. The findings indicate that the development of youth thinking is closely related to the social environment, information flows, and active participation of young people in social processes. The article also proposes a conceptual model for the development of youth thinking and substantiates its socio-philosophical significance.

youth thinking, social thinking, social consciousness, globalization, social environment, information space, critical thinking, social processes, intellectual development, social philosophy.

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