In the article devoted to the 130th anniversary of the birth of the outstanding scientist, philosopher and theologian A.F. Losev, the main stages and directions of his creative path in the context of the formation of the national history of the twentieth century are considered. The question of the epistemological status of his works in the historical and cultural space of modern cognition is discussed. The stylistics of Losev’s thinking is analysed and the question about the prospects of studying his creative heritage is raised.