The Slavophile Russian Cosmists: Reds, Scientists and Mystics

In cross-cultural psychology the major world divisions are between the West and the East. But where does Russia fit in? As it turns out the answer is neither. The philosophy of Russia lacks both an empiricist and rationalist tradition. It also lacks a capitalist spirit or a transcendental religion. Instead its scientists are interdisciplinary, self-educated and inspired by cosmic evolution both on earth and on other planets.