Sartre puts it, value arises simply from our choices. What…
““Sartre puts it, value arises simply from our choices. What we choose, we value simply because we have chosen it (and apparently we remain scot-free at any moment to nonvalue it by simply un-choosing it). In other words, we do not choose (in his view) because we see the value of something. We see the value of something because we have chosen it.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Value is assigned after we make a choice; the act of choosing creates the perception of value.
In simple terms: We value things because we chose them.
Key Takeaway
Recognize that choices shape what we consider valuable.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
ethics
decision‑making
subjectivity
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
skeptical
Type
philosophical
explanatory
When to use this quote
- making career decisions
- selecting personal relationships
- choosing artistic projects
- evaluating investments
Key Concepts
choice theory
value creation
free will
self‑determination
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you think some values are universal?
- How do you differentiate between chosen and inherent value?
A Different Perspective
This view may ignore intrinsic values that exist independent of choice.