moral science en · NOUN
Etymology
The term was used by David Hume (1711–1776) in his Enquiry concerning the Principles of Morals, and subsequently adopted by some other scholars.
Meanings
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(countable, uncountable) The systematic, scientific study of human nature and relationships.
Adam Smith conceived of economics as a moral science in the Humean sense.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| moral sciences | Number=Plur | lexicographic |