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).