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'A Short History of Ethics', 'The Poverty of Philosophy' and 'The Human Condition'
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22. Metaethics / B. Value / 1. Nature of Value / a. Nature of value
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20156
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We are bound to regret some values we never aspired to [Kekes]
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20150
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There are far more values than we can pursue, so they are optional possibilities [Kekes]
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20158
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Innumerable values arise for us, from our humanity, our culture, and our individuality [Kekes]
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20159
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Cultural values are interpretations of humanity, conduct, institutions, and evaluations [Kekes]
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20161
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The big value problems are evil (humanity), disenchantment (cultures), and boredom (individuals) [Kekes]
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22. Metaethics / B. Value / 1. Nature of Value / b. Fact and value
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The value/fact logical gulf is misleading, because social facts involve values [MacIntyre]
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22. Metaethics / B. Value / 1. Nature of Value / f. Ultimate value
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20151
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Our attitudes include what possibilities we value, and also what is allowable, and unthinkable [Kekes]
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20152
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Unconditional commitments are our most basic convictions, saying what must never be done [Kekes]
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20153
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Doing the unthinkable damages ourselves, so it is more basic than any value [Kekes]
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22. Metaethics / B. Value / 2. Values / j. Evil
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20162
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Evil isn't explained by nature, by monsters, by uncharacteristic actions, or by society [Kekes]
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