Basics of axiology

The monograph presents the main versions of modern axiology both in Western scientific literature and in Russian. Besides, the author's concept of value theory is formulated, which provides basic definitions of value, typology of values in the form of utilitarian, ideological, institutional and personalized values, as well as value asymptotes of human existence, value hierarchies and principle of value measurement. The "eternal values" - truth, goodness and beauty, faith, hope and love, and their mother Sophia - are considered and illustrated. This book has been translated with Artificial Intelligence.