Axiology
Axiology
Axiology (pronounced: ax-ee-ol-uh-jee) is a branch of Philosophy that studies the nature of value and what kinds of things have value. The term is derived from the Greek words 'axios' meaning 'worthy' and 'logos' meaning 'study'.
Etymology
The term 'Axiology' was first used in the early 20th century and is derived from the Greek words 'axios' (ἄξιος) meaning 'worthy' and 'logos' (λόγος) meaning 'study'. Thus, Axiology is the study of worth or value.
Related Terms
- Value: In ethics, value denotes the degree of importance of some thing or action, with the aim of determining what actions are best to do or what way is best to live.
- Ethics: The branch of philosophy that involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong conduct.
- Philosophy: The study of fundamental questions about existence, reality, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and ethics.
- Epistemology: The branch of philosophy concerned with knowledge, belief, and thought.
- Metaphysics: The branch of philosophy that examines the fundamental nature of reality, including the relationship between mind and matter, substance and attribute, potentiality and actuality.
See Also
External links
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