Single Idea 23439

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

Full Idea

I don't believe in ultimate principles that must be simply affirmed or denied, but rather in an appeal to the necessities of human life.

Gist of Idea

Principles are not ultimate, but arise from the necessities of human life

Source

Philippa Foot (Interview with Philippa Foot [2003], p.37)

Book Reference

-: 'Philosophy Now' [-], p.37


A Reaction

I agree. Humans have a strong tendency to elevate anything which they consider important into an absolute (such as the value of life, or freedom).