axiogenesis
English
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌæksɪəˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˌæksioʊˈd͡ʒɛnɪsɪs/
Etymology 1
Representing a hypothetical Ancient Greek etymon of the form *ἀξιογένεσις (*axiogénesis, “generation according to value”), coined from the extant roots ἀξία (axía, “worth, value, also estimate of [a thing’s] worth”) + γένεσις (génesis, “production, generation, coming into being, creation, formation, origination”).
Noun
axiogenesis (uncountable)
- (philosophy) A form of metaphysical optimism in which the state of affairs actually obtains which is the one most favourable (of all possible states of affairs) to the development of intelligence and the interests of intelligent beings.
Derived terms
- axiogenetic
- axiogenetically
- axiogenic
Translations
form of metaphysical optimism
See also
Etymology 2
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