Hatred during the war: a sociological aspect

Abstract

The purpose of the study is to analyze the ressentiment in the theoretical and specific historical aspects of the modern Russian-Ukrainian war. The result of the study is a generalization from the standpoint of sociology of hatred during the war. It is commonly believed that hatred towards the invading enemy, who is trying to destroy the country, is a manifestation of high morality and an additional motive for resistance. Hatred from the invader and aggressor is a manifestation of immorality and a low spiritual level. Ressentiment is self-poisoning of the soul. The press spreads ressentiment to strengthen the psychological component of war. The article analyzes the ressentiment in the theoretical and specific historical aspects of the modern Russian-Ukrainian war.