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| The general theory of value, its nature, the kinds of value, and specific values worthy of possession. |
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| The nature of good and evil. The proglems of conduct and ultimate objectives. |
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| Existence is good. Life is worth living. we can be hopefull. |
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| Existence is evil. Life is not worth the struggle and we should escape by some means. |
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| Conclusions as to the goodness or evil of existence cannot be made final. Human effort can improve the situation. |
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| The highest good is pleasure. |
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| A form of hedonism having society as its frame of reference. The greatest happiness of the greatest number. |
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| The highest good is the perfection of the self, or self-realization. |
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| The interests of self should be served by an individual's actions. |
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| The interests of others or of the social group should be served. One realizes his/her own fullest self-hood by seeking the best for others. |
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