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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