Axiarchism

Axiarchism (from gre axia {ἀξία, a-ksi-a} 'value', and arche {ἀρχή < (verb) ἄρχω} 'rule') is a metaphysical position that everything that exists, including the universe itself, exists for a good purpose. The word was coined by Canadian philosopher John Leslie.[1][2]

## References

1. ↑ Bunnin, Nicholas, ed (2004). "Axiarchism". The Blackwell Dictionary of Western Philosophy. Malden, MA: Blackwell Pub. ISBN 978-1-4051-0679-5. http://www.blackwellreference.com/public/tocnode?id=g9781405106795_chunk_g97814051067952_ss1-281. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
2. ↑ Steinhart, Eric. "Axiarchic Polytheism". Dept. of Philosophy; William Paterson University; Wayne NJ 07470; USA. http://www.ericsteinhart.com/articles/onleslie.pdf.

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