**The principle of destruction as a creative principle. The world as total destruction** The book "The principle of destruction as a creative principle. The world as general destruction" is a philosophical treatise and vision of the famous Ukrainian writer Oles Honchar. The author offers the reader a new perception of reality through the prism of destruction - considering this process necessary for creating something new. Oles Gonchar brings up for discussion the concept that crisis and destruction are not only negative phenomena, but also a potential opportunity for transformation and creativity. He analyzes the idea of total destruction as a cathartic mechanism, promoting the regeneration and evolution of world and personal reality. The reader is invited to review known phenomena and events in the world through a non-standard prism, which allows to gain new insights and understanding of the essence of the universe. "The principle of destruction as a creative principle. The world as general destruction" is a book for those who are interested in philosophy, creativity and the search for new things in the modern world. In his work, Gonchar proposes to abandon stereotypes and standard ideas, opening a new perspective to the reader on the relationship between destruction and creativity.