Axiology
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noun.
The study of the nature of values and value judgments.
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noun.
the study of values and value judgments.
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noun.
The study of the
origin
,
nature
,
functions
,
types
, and
interrelations
of
values
; value theory.
noun.
The particular value theory of a philosopher,
school of thought
, etc.
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noun.
the study of values and value judgments
Word Usage
"And he wondered whether the painting's change was a matter of keeping up with changing truth, but axiology tended to exhaust him."
Etymologically Related
axiological
axiologist
Hypernym
Words that are more generic or abstract
philosophy