| Kieli | Käännökset |
|---|---|
| hollanti | axiologie |
| italia | assiologia |
| ranska | axiologie |
| Monikko | axiologies |
(uncountable, philosophy) The study of value(s), as regards origin, nature, functions, types, and interrelations; value theory.
A thing can have both intrinsic and instrumental value if it is good in itself and leads to other good things.
(countable) The particular value-theory of a philosopher, school of thought, etc.
The Schwartz theory of basic human values is an instrument to measure value priorities. It arranges different values in a circle, using angular distance between values to indicate how compatible they are.