axiology

axiology
a) The study of the origin, nature, functions, types, and interrelations of values; value theory.

In his axiology, G. E. Moore maintains that "good" is the name of a simple, indefinable quality.

b) The particular value theory of a philosopher, school of thought, etc.

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  • axiology — noun Etymology: Greek axios + International Scientific Vocabulary logy Date: 1908 the study of the nature, types, and criteria of values and of value judgments especially in ethics • axiological adjective • axiologically adverb …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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