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Noun

1. 1
   The study of value(s), as regards origin, nature, functions, types, and interrelations; value theory. uncountable
2. 2
   the study of values and value judgments wordnet
3. 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."

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aestheticscasuistrycodecosmologydecalogueepistemology

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

Etymology

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

Related phrases

school of thought

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