About the Journal
The Journal of Formal Axiology (JFA) is the peer-reviewed annual journal of the Robert S. Hartman Institute, publishing critical, constructive, creative, theoretical, and applied scholarship on formal axiology and Robert S. Hartman's theory of value. Founded in 2008, JFA advances understanding of formal axiology and its applications across philosophy, psychology, ethics, and related fields.
Current Issue
This year’s journal includes several empirical studies and philosophical exposés, showcasing the latest thinking around formal axiology. In addition, Cliff Hurst provided an original Hartman writing he found in the archives regarding enlightenment for our own time. The information shared in the journal is timely, if not timeless. The journal showcases new studies and thoughts. Some are original research that advances our knowledge in specific disciplines, while others synthesize concepts from other academics and relate them to formal axiology.
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