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Axiology is that branch of philosophy which studies the moral and the aesthetic values in particular. In this reconstructive prolegomenon, Mahmoud Khatami studies the aesthetic values, and tries to show how these values are inherent in and essential for our primordial sense and comprehension of the beautiful. He provides a systematic axiology of art through offering considerable reflections on aspects of the external world, the internal life, beauty and artworks. The book is especially useful to those who are interested in philosophy of art and aesthetic theory.

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He is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tehran and author of numerous works on human being and Values.

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