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Anon finds a plot hole (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 3 months ago by Early_To_Risa@sh.itjust.works to c/greentext@sh.itjust.works

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[–] MindTraveller@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 months ago (4 children)

No, it's a definition. I'm a utilitarian, so I only value pleasure and avoiding suffering.

[–] yetiftw@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago (3 children)

but what about a general definition of value that encapsulates everyone's experiences and not only yours?

[–] MindTraveller@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I don't care who experiences the pleasure or suffering. Individual ego is an illusion. The self is a social construct. The divisions between oneself and others are a lie.

[–] yetiftw@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

you misunderstand. you told me what you value. I asked for a definition of value. something can be valuable (by being valuable to someone else) even if you yourself do not value it

[–] MindTraveller@lemmy.ca 0 points 3 months ago

Why would I agree that Harry Potter is valuable if I don't and cannot value it, even for its net effect on others?