axiology
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[edit] Etymology
From Ancient Greek ἄξιος (“worthy”).
[edit] Noun
axiology (countable and uncountable; plural axiologies)
- (uncountable, philosophy) The study of the origin, nature, functions, types, and interrelations of values; value theory.
- (countable) The particular value theory of a philosopher, school of thought, etc.
- In his axiology, G. E. Moore maintains that "good" is the name of a simple, indefinable quality.
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value theory
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particular value theory of a philosopher
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[edit] External links
- axiology at OneLook Dictionary Search
