Single Idea 9232

[catalogued under 22. Metaethics / B. Value / 1. Nature of Value / d. Subjective value]

Full Idea

It is by caring about things that we infuse the world with importance.

Gist of Idea

It is by caring about things that we infuse the world with importance

Source

Harry G. Frankfurt (The Reasons of Love [2005], 1.10)

Book Reference

Frankfurt,Harry G.: 'The Reasons of Love' [Princeton 2006], p.23


A Reaction

This book is a lovely attempt at getting to the heart of where values come from. 'Football isn't a matter of life and death; it's more important than that' - Bill Shankly (manager of Liverpool). Frankfurt is right.