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Axiology Terms
Philosophy Quiz #3
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11th Grade
03/17/2010

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Axiology
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The general theory of value, its nature, the kinds of value, and specific values worthy of possession.
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Ethics
Definition
The nature of good and evil. The proglems of conduct and ultimate objectives.
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Optimism
Definition
Existence is good. Life is worth living. we can be hopefull.
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Pessimism
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Existence is evil. Life is not worth the struggle and we should escape by some means.
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Meliorism
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Conclusions as to the goodness or evil of existence cannot be made final. Human effort can improve the situation.
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Summum Bonum
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The highest good.
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Hedonism
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The highest good is pleasure.
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Utilitarianism
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A form of hedonism having society as its frame of reference. The greatest happiness of the greatest number.
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Perfectionism
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The highest good is the perfection of the self, or self-realization.
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Egoism
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The interests of self should be served by an individual's actions.
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Altruism
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The interests of others or of the social group should be served. One realizes his/her own fullest self-hood by seeking the best for others.
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