Single Idea 23824

[catalogued under 22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / e. Human nature]

Full Idea

Any place where the needs of human beings are satisfied can be recognised by the fact that there is a flowering of fraternity, joy, beauty, and happiness.

Gist of Idea

Where human needs are satisfied we find happiness, friendship and beauty

Source

Simone Weil (Draft Statement of Human Obligations [1943], p.230)

Book Reference

Weil,Simone: 'An Anthology' [Penguin 1986], p.230


A Reaction

Weil writes a lengthy analysis of what she sees as the basic human needs, beyond the obvious food, water etc. An excellent place to start a line of political thought.