Philosophy and myth. The axjology of Leszek Kołakowski

Purpose: The publication presents the issue of philosophy understood as the creation of an ethical sense of humanity of a human being. Methodology: The main method is the analysis of the subject literature. Findings: The publication discusses issues related to the status of man as a being above biological, having the ability to identify categories of good and evil. Social implications: Considerations concerning the moral dimension of human existence may determine the future of European civilization. Originality/value: The publication indicates that exceeding utilitarian criteria builds the awareness that man is a moral entity, which is an end in itself, never a means.