Full Idea
We are limited to pursuits which are acceptable from the standpoint of others; ..hence we can't value just anything, and there are things which we must value.
Gist of Idea
We must only value what others find acceptable
Source
report of Immanuel Kant (Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals [1785]) by Christine M. Korsgaard - Intro to 'Creating the Kingdom of Ends' x
Book Reference
Korsgaard,Christine M.: 'Creating the Kingdom of Ends' [CUP 1996], p.-9
A Reaction
This at least moves towards greater objectivity, compared with Idea 9749, but it now seems deeply conservative. Our values become lowest common denominator. We need space for the Nietzschean moral hero, who creates new values.
Related Idea
Idea 9749 Our rational choices confer value, arising from the sense that we ourselves are important [Kant, by Korsgaard]