Podlesny M. The formation of philosophic theory of values (historical and philosophic analysis).

Object is the phenomenon of value. The purpose of this study is a theoretical comprehension of the peculiarities of value perception of transitional periods in the history of human society. The realization of this purpose necessitated the study of the evolution of values ideas in foreign and domestic philosophy starting from ancient times up to nowadays. The methodological basis of this study constituted the common scientific methods (historical and logical methods, analysis and synthesis, systemic and structural methods etc.), as well as formation and civilization approaches that allowed to reveal the typological peculiarities of value orientations which correspond to the particular social development phase. Special attention in this thesis was paid to the study of value perception of contemporary Ukrainian youth. In the course of this study the general evolution of "value" category was discovered; some axiological concepts were defined more precisely; the author's own variant of value structure and values typology was offered. Spheres of usage are administrative activity and training courses.