Concept of the "Axial Age" in Modern Philosophy

The article shows the principles of K. Jaspers's concept of “axial age” that were stressed and developed in modern philosophy in Russia. It analyzes ideas expressed from philosophers and historians including M.K. Mamardashvili (universalism of “axial age”), A.V. Semushkin (the ruin of myth and the birth of reflection), P.P. Gaidenko (break to the transcendent reality), A. Men' (Bible prophetism as an integral part of the “axial age”), P.K. Grechko (infinite communication). This piece of work opens a certain generality in positions of the mentioned thinkers, universalism of their thought and openness to other cultures, readiness for dialogue