axiological

Thân thiện

A philosopher discusses axiological principles in a seminar.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to the philosophical study of values or value theory: "Axiological" pertains to the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature, types, and criteria of values and value judgments, especially in ethics and aesthetics.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The philosopher's argument was primarily axiological, focusing on the inherent worth of artistic expression.
  • Her thesis explores the axiological differences between Eastern and Western ethical systems.
  • The debate shifted from factual evidence to axiological considerations about what constitutes a good society.

Advanced Usage

• "Axiological assumptions": The foundational, often unstated, value judgments that underpin a theory or argument.

  • Critiquing the policy requires examining its axiological assumptions about individual freedom versus collective security.

• "Axiological neutrality": A stance of avoiding value judgments within a particular inquiry or discipline (often discussed in contrast to Max Weber's concept).

  • The researcher aimed for axiological neutrality, though acknowledged the difficulty of completely separating facts from values.

Variants and Related Words

• Axiology (n): The philosophical study of value. This is the noun form from which "axiological" is derived.
  • His work in axiology has been influential.

Synonyms

• Evaluative: Concerned with making judgments about the value or worth of something.
• Value-theoretic: Pertaining to the theory of values.

Related Terms and Concepts

• Ethics: The branch of philosophy concerned with moral values and principles. Axiology is a broader field that includes ethics.
• Aesthetics: The branch of philosophy concerned with the nature of beauty and taste. This is another major area within axiological study.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. of or relating to the study of values