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... question of the objectivity of values is different from the question as to whether they are universal . One speaks to the ground- ing of values , the other to their extent . Objectivity wants to know if values are rooted in reality ...
... question of the objectivity of values is different from the question as to whether they are universal . One speaks to the ground- ing of values , the other to their extent . Objectivity wants to know if values are rooted in reality ...
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... question irresponsibly if he is not careful . He does not have to assume responsibility for directing the course of society - for rallying a people to decision , say , in an hour of crisis . He does not even have to assume ...
... question irresponsibly if he is not careful . He does not have to assume responsibility for directing the course of society - for rallying a people to decision , say , in an hour of crisis . He does not even have to assume ...
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... question . But those who have discussed it know how difficult it is to do so in a significant way . Instead of keeping close to concrete situations and characters and motives , the discussion quickly gets up in the air and loses itself ...
... question . But those who have discussed it know how difficult it is to do so in a significant way . Instead of keeping close to concrete situations and characters and motives , the discussion quickly gets up in the air and loses itself ...
Contents
PART | 5 |
OBJECTIVITY VERSUS COMMITMENT | 30 |
FREEDOM VERSUS AUTHORITY | 59 |
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