AXIOLOGICAL INTERPRETATION OF MORAL AND SOCIAL VALUES IN ANTHROPOCENTRIC PROVERBS (BASED ON UZBEK LANGUAGE MATERIAL)

Abstract

 This article examines the axiological interpretation of moral and social values embedded in anthropocentric proverbs of the Uzbek language. From an anthropocentric perspective, proverbs are viewed as linguistic units that reflect human-centered worldviews, cultural norms, and value systems. The study aims to identify how moral and social values such as honesty, diligence, respect, justice, and social responsibility are linguistically encoded and evaluated in Uzbek proverbs. Using descriptive, semantic, and axiological analysis, the research demonstrates that anthropocentric proverbs function as evaluative tools through which society transmits collective moral experience and social expectations. The findings reveal that Uzbek proverbs construct a value-based model of human behavior, emphasizing socially approved norms while condemning negative traits. The article concludes that the axiological analysis of anthropocentric proverbs provides valuable insights into the cultural and ethical foundations of the Uzbek linguistic worldview.