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The purpose of this paper is to explore the question of whether there are objective truths about what is good and bad in a sense that extends beyond merely meeting (or failing to meet) certain pre-determined standards. An answer to this question would provide a basis for answering more specific questions, such as: Are there acts that are universally bad? Are there truths about what kinds of life are the most worth living independent of the aims people choose for themselves? Is it possible for one person to be right in the case of value disagreement in this non-pre-determined sense? If the answer to these questions is Yes, what facts make this true? Lastly, I will reflect on what conclusions this exploration warrants adopting, and their possible implications.
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Title
- An Exploration of Value Objectivity
Contributors
- Murphy, Henry (Author)
- Marneffe, Peter (Thesis director)
- Portmore, Douglas (Committee member)
- Bednarchik, Lori (Committee member)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
- W. P. Carey School of Business (Contributor)
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2012-12
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