Our values are subjective and arbitrary from "summary" of Being and Nothingness by Jean-Paul Sartre
Values, according to Sartre, are not inherent in the world or in human beings; they are subjective creations that individuals impose onto the world. This means that values are not universal truths but rather personal choices that we make based on our own experiences, beliefs, and desires. Sartre argues that because values are subjective, they are inherently arbitrary. There is no objective basis for why we choose one value over another; it is simply a matter of personal preference. This arbitrariness is what gives us the freedom to create our own values and define our own meaning in life. However, this freedom comes with a heavy burden. Sartre believes...
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