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Axiology

noun

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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."

Etymology

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

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