The publication deals with a wide range of issues related to the philosophical understanding of analytics as a branch of scientific knowledge and applied analytical work. The author tries to carry out a comprehensive synthesis of classical philosophy with the latest achievements of analytics. The evolution of the theory of analytics as an interdisciplinary scientific and practical field of activity is shown. A number of interesting ideas have been put forward to strengthen the key role of analytics in information processing and improve management activities. The essence of system analysis as the core of analytics and its role in information processing are revealed. New methodological approaches to the use of analytical tools for the study of socio-political and economic processes, the organization of effective information processing, the improvement of the processes of its collection, systematization, analysis and evaluation, modeling and forecasting of the strategic and operational situation are proposed.The publication will be useful for both professional philosophers and employees of information and analytical departments, political scientists, journalists, sociologists, scientists, all those who want to master the theoretical foundations and practice of analytical work.