The monograph is devoted to the problem of updating humanism in сontemporary philosophy and social theory. Referring to the different aspects of understanding humanism: conceptual, ethical, level of political practice, and technological solutions, the authors try to answer the question of what is happening with modern concepts of a human and of the ways of his/our self-understanding. Depending on how and who will answer this question contingent on the political strategies and popular culture, everyday morality, and global ideas about what is permissible and unacceptable. The monograph is addressed to the teachers and students of magistracy, specialist's and bachelor's degree higher educational institutions, as well as a wide range of readers interested in the problems of contemporary philosophy of humanism.