What does "axiology" mean?

The study of value(s), as regards origin, nature, functions, types, and interrelations; value theory.

What is a synonym for "axiology"?

Common synonyms include: aesthetics, casuistry, code, cosmology, decalogue, epistemology.

noun

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Noun

1
The study of value(s), as regards origin, nature, functions, types, and interrelations; value theory. uncountable
2
the study of values and value judgments wordnet
3
The particular value-theory of a philosopher, school of thought, etc. countable
"In his axiology, G. E. Moore maintains that "good" is the name of a simple, indefinable quality."

"In his axiology, G. E. Moore maintains that "good" is the name of a simple, indefinable quality."

From Ancient Greek ἄξιος (áxios, “worthy”) + -λογία (-logía, “study of”).