axiology (redirected from axiologist)

ax·i·ol·o·gy  (ks-l-j)

n.

The study of the nature of values and value judgments.

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[Greek axios, worth; see ag- in Indo-European roots + -logy.]

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axi·o·logi·cal (--lj-kl) adj.

axi·o·logi·cal·ly adv.

axi·olo·gist n.

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axiology [ˌæksɪˈɒlədʒɪ]

n

(Philosophy) Philosophy the theory of values, moral or aesthetic

[from Greek axios worthy]

axiological  [ˌæksɪəˈlɒdʒɪk^əl] adj

axiologically  adv

axiologist  n

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axiology

Philosophy. the study of values, as those of aesthetics, ethics, or religion. — axiologist, n. — axiological, adj.

See also: Values

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the branch of philosophy dealing with values, as those of ethics, aesthetics, or religion. — axiologist, n. — axiological, adj.

See also: Ethics

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axiology - the study of values and value judgments philosophy - the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics