Аннотация:The evolution of the ideas of geographical determinism is largely associated with the accepted philosophical interpretation of the transition from traditional (linear) determinism to a nonlinear paradigm. The idea of a deeper understanding of the nonlinear laws of the development of geographical and ecological systems from the point of view of their synergetic properties, openness, complexity, instability, fractality, self-healing, etc., is defended. The “new” geographical determinism (neodeterminism) distances itself from a one-sided view of the problem of the development of society and recognizes the fallacy of the previously manifested underestimation of the reverse influence of humanity on nature. Embodying many of the previous ideas, he focuses on the role of global energy flows, biogeochemical cycles, the world ocean, mutual relations between man and climate, etc., which remained in the shadows. As priority markers of the new “version” of geographical determinism, the authors note the implementation of the concepts of “sustainable development” and “green economy,” as well as the strengthening of alarmist greening of mass public consciousness. Comparative analysis of both “versions” of geographical determinism demonstrates not congruent but their close coincidence with the paradigmatic foundations of the synergetic research matrix.