Question

does anyone know what maxim means in a philosophy?

Answer 1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maxim_%28philosophy%29

This should help. ^^

Answer 2

Maxim, proverb, gnome, aphorism, apothegm, sententia--all mean essentially the same thing: a short, easily remembered expression of a basic principle, general truth, or rule of conduct. Think of a maxim as a nugget of wisdom--or at least of apparent wisdom.

Answer 3

Okay, he won. :P

Answer 4

what would b a good example of maxim?then

Answer 5

Any proverb for instance,Make hay while the sun shine;Prevention is better than cure;Haste makes waste;Look before you leap...

Answer 6

You can philosophical define word 'maxim' as the material rule or principle used to guide a person in a particular situation about what to do (e.g., 'I should never tell a lie'). It thus provides a kind of bridge between a persons inner disposition and outer actions.