Subjective theory of value

Nietzsche does also offer some conclusions that would seem to go against the value of noble morality such as in (Genealogy, I §17) where he talks about how Napoleon is the perfect example of the problems that occur with the noble morality with its brutal nature. These criticisms suggest as (Kaufmann, 1974, p.297) puts it that “it does not follow from Nietzsche 's "vivisection" of slave morality that he identifies his own position with that of the masters” but rather that he focuses more on the…

Can a literary work be so far removed from our modern culture that it has nothing to offer it? Is our culture too advanced to learn a lesson from another generation? Value and meaning in literature are undoubtedly subjective. If we cannot learn a lesson or be reminded of some idea we had previously be told, literature seems to become irrelevant. But does the story “Good Country People” by Flannery O’Connor really fit into what we would consider irrelevant? At first glance, the story of a woman…

Morality is a system of moral conduct, or conformity to ideals of \correct human conduct. In the novel Anthem by Ayn Rand, one system of morality was so distorted that Equality creates his own system of morals. Throughout Anthem, Equality, the narrator, goes through a series of events that led him to change his view of morality. At the end of Anthem, the collectivist society’s view of morality remains the same while Equality’s view of morality is changed to ideals of right human conduct.…

factor of human morale – which he expresses using the colours white, black, and grey. However, the reader should not expect to learn about morals through this story, as everyone possesses his or her own opinion, but rather should reconsider what they value is right and wrong. The exploration of colour in “The Lady with The Dog” proves insightful in understanding the author’s perspective towards morale of actions, even though Chekhov does not entertain the reader with an absolute verdict. Colour…

Throughout daily life, there is a constant theme: good versus evil. This continuous comparison of the good to the evil is fundamentally within each person, whether it is known or not. People define others with these concepts by only knowing their basic qualities. This idea of good versus evil provides a distinct template in which discerns those who are characteristically good, and characteristically evil. Though, what draws this line, or, how exactly do humans define good and evil? This topic is…

Tracy suffered from severe cerebral palsy, but was not considered to be terminally ill. When she was 12 years old she became quadriplegic and was bedridden. Tracy could only get around in her wheelchair and needed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week care. Her condition was irreversible due to brain damage at birth. Tracy had the mental capacity of a 4 month old and only communicated through facial expressions, such as laughing and crying. She could not walk, talk or feed herself, though she responded…

Those individuals’ claims arise from that one can achieve a good life through moral values and considerations rather than monetary donations to the various organizations in society. That the “state of mind” significantly affects an individual’s ulterior actions, motives and “attitudes towards life.” Philosopher, Bertrand Russell’s reflection…

understand where organ donation stands in the medical ethics world, there are two important factors that Saunder’s points out in his essay. The first being the moral value of a donation and the proper consent behind a donation. Both I will discuss in this essay. The Moral Value of Organ Donation. Firstly, we must discuss what value rests on the idea and act of being an organ donor. Saunder’s makes the point of how, the act of donating an organ is “un-controversially, a morally laudable aim”.…

According to the Value Theory there are two general kinds of values; instrumental value or intrinsic value. In John Mill’s argument, he argues that things having intrinsic value should be what we pursue in life to live a good one. In particular Mill’s term happiness as being the only intrinsically value. Mill’s defines happiness being intrinsically valuable, because it is valuable within itself and not for its use; which matches the definition for something to hold intrinsic value. I will…

Relative Morality In the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn written by Mark Twain, the author explores the relativity of morality through the main character Huckleberry Finn by placing him in many situations where the difference between right and wrong is difficult to clarify. Through the reactions of Huckleberry in these situations, Twain deeply emphasizes the importance of one’s own moral conscience and also the fact that what one holds to be moral based on their own experiences is most…