IMMANENT, GENETIC-EVOLUTIONARY AND FUNCTIONAL TASKS OF THE DYNAMICS OF SCIENCE

This article is devoted to the study of the immanent, genetic and evolutionary functions of science as a special socio-cultural phenomenon. In contrast to the external functions of science aimed at solving practical problems of society, its main, specific functions are considered. The article emphasizes that the functions of science, regardless of its social application, are internal in nature. They reflect the main goal of science as an autonomous field aimed at expanding the boundaries of knowledge and understanding of the world.
The article presents a holistic view of the main immanent functions in the dynamics of science, which is important for understanding its place and importance in modern society.