ax·i·ol·o·gy ( k s - l  -j)n. The study of the nature of values and value judgments. [Greek axios, worth; see ag- in Indo-European roots + -logy.] ax i·o·logi·cal (--lj -kl) adj.ax i·o·logi·cal·ly adv.ax i·olo·gist n. |
axiology [ˌæksɪˈɒlədʒɪ]
n
(Philosophy) Philosophy the theory of values, moral or aesthetic
[from Greek axios worthy]
axiological [ˌæksɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl] adj
axiologically adv
axiologist n
axiology
Philosophy. the study of values, as those of aesthetics, ethics, or religion. — axiologist, n. — axiological, adj.
See also: Valuesthe branch of philosophy dealing with values, as those of ethics, aesthetics, or religion. — axiologist, n. — axiological, adj.
See also: Ethics
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| Noun | 1. | axiology - the study of values and value judgments philosophy - the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics |
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