Fostering value , unity , and well-being .

We are dedicated to harnessing the profound insights of formal axiology to create positive transformation in individuals and communities.

We strive to empower people with the knowledge and tools necessary to make more informed and ethical decisions, cultivating a world where every individual’s intrinsic worth and contributions are recognized, respected, and enhanced.

Through the principles of formal axiology, we aim to foster greater understanding, empathy, and collaboration, ultimately shaping a society that values harmony, justice, and the flourishing of all.

Our Organizational Strategies

Expand Knowledge and Awareness

We work to expand and increase the public and academic understanding of axiology in theory and application through programming and supporting members with resources to study and apply Hartman’s work.

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Cultivate Community and Collaboration

Our work is centered around cultivating community and collaboration through events, inclusive discussions, and working toward a collective attempt to address contemporary challenges through the lens of formal axiology.

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Honor and Promote Hartman's Legacy

As his namesake institute, we continue to publish and preserve Dr. Hartman’s original writings and teachings to safeguard these materials and make formal axiology accessible to future generations.

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Expand Knowledge and Awareness

Academic Authority

Increase the presence of formal axiology in academic circles through exposure, presenting, and publication initiatives. Continue to publish and elevate the Journal of Formal Axiology, ensuring it meets high academic standards and reaches a broader audience.

practical Educational Programs

Offer dynamic and accessible educational opportunities to spread the understanding of formal axiology and advocate for the use of formal axiology in real-world scenarios.

Cross-Disciplinary Growth

Integrate formal axiology into various fields such as sociology, psychology, business, politics, economics, education, and more.

Cultivate Community and Collaboration

Host Engaging and inclusive Events

Host community events to foster dialogue on current axiological applications while encouraging diverse voices and perspectives by remaining tool- and product-agnostic.

Facilitate Thought Leadership

Collaborate with industry and academic thought leaders to apply Hartman’s work to current societal and professional challenges.

Support a Network of axiologists

Provide resources and opportunities for members to study, practice, and apply formal axiology. 

Honor and Promote Hartman's Legacy

Publish Writings

Bring Dr. Hartman’s extensive writings to publication, making his insights widely accessible to new audiences.

Multimedia Preservation

Protect and share multimedia records of Dr. Hartman’s teachings for future generations, including photos, video, and audio.

Preserve and Share

Safeguard and disseminate valuable information on formal axiology from The Archives and collections of key axiological thinkers.

For more information on our Membership Code of Ethics

For our policy statement on the use of the Hartman Value Profile