Single Idea 20159

[catalogued under 22. Metaethics / B. Value / 1. Nature of Value / a. Nature of value]

Full Idea

I distinguish four types of cultural values likely to be found in a particular society: interpretations of human values; forms of expression and conduct; institutions and practices within them; and modes of evaluation.

Gist of Idea

Cultural values are interpretations of humanity, conduct, institutions, and evaluations

Source

John Kekes (The Human Condition [2010], 05.2)

Book Reference

Kekes,John: 'The Human Condition' [OUP 2010], p.91


A Reaction

He proceeds to enlarge on these four. This sub-divides the second of his three main areas of value. I like philosophers who do that sort of thing. It gives you the reassuring feeling that you can break a problem down into elements we understand....

Related Idea

Idea 20158 Innumerable values arise for us, from our humanity, our culture, and our individuality [Kekes]