Understanding the Concept of “Zhol” in a Philosophical Context

Abstract

This article explores the category of “zhol” within a philosophical framework, analyzing its ontological, an-thropological, and axiological dimensions. This concept is considered not only as a cultural or metaphoricalimage, but also as a fundamental philosophical construct that integrates the ontological, anthropological, andaxiological dimensions of worldview. The study applies philosophical hermeneutics, elements of process on-tology, and value-oriented analysis to reveal the semantic depth and methodological significance of “zhol”.From an ontological perspective, “zhol” expresses an understanding of being as movement, becoming, andopenness to the future, where existence is conceived not as a fixed state but as a dynamic process. In the an-thropological dimension, the concept functions as a model of the human being oriented toward moral choice,inner measure, and responsibility toward the community. In the axiological framework, “zhol” performs anormative function, shaping ideas of justice, dignity, and ethical obligation. Particular attention is given to therole of “zhol” in the formation of historical memory and collective identity, where it operates as a mediatorbetween tradition and modernity. The article concludes that the category “zhol” possesses significant meth-odological potential for contemporary philosophical research on identity and value orientations under condi-tions of globalization.