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axiology Definition

axi·ol·ogy (ak′sē äl′ə jē)

noun

the branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of value and the types of value, as in morals, aesthetics, religion, and metaphysics

Etymology: < Gr axios, worthy (see axiom) + -logy

axiology Related Forms
ax′io·log′i·cal (-ə läj′i kəl) adjective ax′io·log′i·cally adverb
axiology Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • propose: A fuller explication of this proposed axiology would have been useful.

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