Without the Idea of Objective Value, One Could Simply Say

question 9

Multiple Choice

Without the idea of objective value, one could simply say that a life one finds enjoyable is the same as a meaningful life. What is Vitrano's objection to defining meaningful lives this way?

• A) A life of enjoyment may be too selfish and morally deficient to count as meaningful.
• B) Why call it meaningful rather than just saying that it is happy or pleasant?
• C) The idea of objective value is a necessary part of the definition of meaningfulness.
• D) Different people may find different lives enjoyable.

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Definitions:

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing their behaviors, thoughts, and emotions.

Psyche

The term used to describe the human mind or soul, encompassing mental, emotional, and spiritual components of an individual.

Libido

In psychoanalytic theory, it refers to the sexual drive or desire as a primary motivating force in human behavior.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the psyche that experiences and reacts to the outside world and thus mediates between the primitive drives of the id and the demands of the social and physical environment.