axiology

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noun axiology the theory of values, moral or aesthetic 3
noun axiology the branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of value and the types of value, as in morals, aesthetics, religion, and metaphysics 3
noun axiology the branch of philosophy dealing with values, as those of ethics, aesthetics, or religion. 1
noun axiology (uncountable, philosophy) The study of the origin, nature, functions, types, and interrelations of values; value theory. 1
noun axiology (Uncountable Noun) (philosophy) The study of the origin, nature, functions, types, and interrelations of values; value theory. 0
noun axiology (Countable Noun) The particular value theory of a philosopher, school of thought, etc. 0

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

1905-10; < French axiologie < Greek axí(a) worth, value + -ologie; see -o-, -logy

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