Science. Knowledge. Philosophy

Purpose: The publication discusses the mutual relations between philosophy, science and cognition. Methodology: The main method is the analysis of the subject literature. Findings: The article discusses issues of epistemological nature, describes the mechanism that enables cognition as both an experience and an act of will. Social implications: For European culture, the concept of truth is fundamental, and can be interpreted as a practical value in life or as a never-ending search for the meaning of human existence. Originality/value: The result is recognition that science and philosophy, both cognitive categories ultimately provide the starting point for research on the status of man as a being above the biological and for research on his moral condition.