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Single Idea 20156

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

Full Idea

We inevitably feel regret for the many values we could have, but did not, try to realize.

Gist of Idea

We are bound to regret some values we never aspired to

Source

John Kekes (The Human Condition [2010], 04.5)

Book Ref

Kekes,John: 'The Human Condition' [OUP 2010], p.86

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A Reaction

He's obviously talking about working harder at our projects.