Axiological Imperative in Scientific World View Predicates

Aim. To analyze what values and assessments are inherent in scientists and what axiological predicateattributive functions sciences have.

Methodology. The study presents a socio-philosophical analysis of the axiological state of modern value-normative systems as the model structures which reflect the moral status of the ideal-attributive properties of science and the value-content core of the scientist's worldview universals. The research methodology is the philosophical and axiological approach to studying the value-semantic imperative in the scientific predicates of the scientist's worldview. The theoretical and methodological basis of the research is the following theses: values and assessments are inevitably present in natural scientists and sciences; science and scientists are not free from values.

Results. The axiological imperative (in philosophy it means command, absolute demand) predetermines the statutory regulation in science, the nature of the value-semantic worldview core of the scientist. It shows what things or phenomena can be rationally understood and evaluated by a person within the framework of formal axiology or theory of values. Three main types of object-values and their assessment by people are presented, as well as a theoretical superstructure of how values should be ranked in relation to ideal phenomena. This theoretical and methodological justification predetermines the essential feature of the worldview core of natural scientists and their attitude to the sciences.

Research implications. Theoretical material on the research problem is synthesized. The conclusions of the conceptual study contribute to the theoretical and methodological basis of socio-philosophical knowledge. Their relevance lies in the use of the axiological base as a theoretical projection onto the practical superstructure of the implementation of the model range of the value-semantic structure of subjective reality. This will allow us to design a futurological model of the axiological future in relation to the values of science and scientists, to solve the problem of misuse of scientific discoveries. The author concludes that the value-legal status of a scientist characterizes the positive development of science, which is destined to serve for the benefit of mankind. Consequently, the value-legal imperative in the scientific predicates of the worldview implies a moral regulator, the responsibility of scientists, research teams and corporations for their discoveries and the preservation of modern civilization.

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