noophelia
English
Etymology
Representing a hypothetical Ancient Greek etymon of the form *νοωφέλεια (*noōphéleia, “the benefiting of intelligence”), coined from the extant roots νόος (nóos, “mind”; in Attic philosophy “intelligence”, “intellect”, “reason”) + ὠφέλεια (ōphéleia, “profit”, “advantage”, “benefit”).
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /nəʊəʊˈfiːlɪə/, /ˌnəʊəˈfiːlɪə/
Noun
noophelia (uncountable)
- (philosophy) The axiological doctrine that states that the value of any given thing is determined by the degree to which it fosters the development of intelligence and the interests of intelligent beings.
Derived terms
- noophelic
Translations
axiological doctrine
See also
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