A Comparison of the Eastern and Western Models of Civil Society: A Socio-Philosophical Analysis

This article provides a comparative analysis of the history of the formation, the socio-philosophical foundations, and the political and spiritual characteristics of the Eastern and Western models of civil society. Whereas the Western model emphasizes the primacy of individualism, human rights, and public institutions that are relatively independent of the state, the Eastern model highlights the importance of collectivism, spirituality, social cohesion, and moral values. The article also analyzes the processes of developing civil society in Uzbekistan on the basis of a harmony between national values and modern democratic principles