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Axiomatic method That method of constructing a deductive system consisting of deducing by specified rules all statements of the system save a given few from those given few, which are regarded as axioms or postulates of the system. See Mathematics. — C.A.B. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Axiom See Mathematics. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Axiology (Gr. axios, of like value, worthy, and logos, account, reason, theory). Modern term for theory of value (the desired, preferred, good), investigation of its nature, criteria, and metaphysical status. Had its rise in Plato’s theory of Forms or Ideas (Idea of the Good); was developed in Aristotle’s Organon, Ethics, Poetics, and Metaphysics (Book Lambda). … Continue reading “Axiology”

Axiological ethics Any ethics which makes the theory of obligation entirely dependent on the theory of value, by making the determination of the rightness of an action wholly dependent on a consideration of the value or goodness of something, e.g. the action itself, its motive, or its consequences, actual or probable. Opposed to deontological ethics. … Continue reading “Axiological ethics”

Axiological (Ger. axiologisch) In HusserlOf or pertaining to value or theory of value (the latter term understood as including disvalue and value-indifference). — D.C. Fuente: The Dictionary of Philosophy

Axiologic Realism In metaphysics, theory that value as well as logic, qualities as well as relations, have their being and exist external to the mind and independently of it. Applicable to the philosophy of many though not all realists in the history of philosophy, from Plato to G. E. Moore, A. N. Whitehead, and N, … Continue reading “Axiologic Realism”

axinomancy Divination by ax-heads. Fuente: New Catholic Dictionary Axinomancy (from , an axe, and , divination) is divination among the ancient Greeks by means of an axe or hatchet. A hatchet was fixed in equipoise upon a round stake, and the individual towards whom it moved was regarded as the guilty person. If suspicion rested … Continue reading “Axinomancy”

Axford, William an English Congregational minister, was born at Westbury, Wilts, in 1824. While a young man he gave himself to evangelistic work, and labored zealously as a home missionary in Liverpool, Prescot, and Wandsworth. He was educated at Cotton End, and settled in the pastorate at Castle Donington, in Leicestershire. After three years he … Continue reading “Axford, William”

AXES Mentioned Deu 19:5; 1Sa 13:20; 2Sa 12:31; 2Ki 6:5; Mat 3:10 Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible

Axel SEE ABSALON. Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature