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axiology

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ax·i·ol·o·gy  (ks-l-j)
n.
The study of the nature of values and value judgments.
[Greek axios, worth; see ag- in Indo-European roots + -logy.]
axi·o·logi·cal (--lj-kl) adj.
axi·o·logi·cal·ly adv.
axi·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: Values
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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Noun1.axiology - the study of values and value judgments
philosophy - the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
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