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The notion of "people as value" is a contemporary irony that deserves philosophical reflection. In our current society, individuals are often viewed as resources, means to ends, rather than ends in themselves.
This irony manifests itself in several ways:
In the workplace, employees are often viewed as "human resources" rather than as individuals with their own needs, desires, and aspirations. They are evaluated based on their productivity, efficiency, and profitability, rather than their well-being and fulfillment.
In social media, individuals are often reduced to profiles, likes, and followers, rather than seen as people with unique thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
In the economy, individuals are often viewed as consumers, buyers of goods and services, rather than as citizens with rights and responsibilities.
This irony has profound philosophical implications. It challenges the notion of human dignity and the inherent value of each individual. It raises questions about the nature of freedom, autonomy, and responsibility.
Philosophers such as Emmanuel Levinas and Jean-Paul Sartre have reflected on the notion of human value and how individuals are regarded in society. Levinas stressed the importance of viewing others as unique and irreplaceable beings, rather than as means to an end. Sartre argued that individuals are condemned to be free, that is, they have the responsibility to choose their own lives and create their own value.
According to Kant, the noumenal refers to the thing in itself, that is, the object as it is in itself, independently of our perception or knowledge. The noumenal is therefore the real object, which exists independently of our subjective experience.
Interestingly, Kant developed this idea in his work "Foundations of the Metaphysics of Morals", where he argues that individuals should be treated as ends in themselves, not as means to ends. This idea is at the heart of his ethics and political philosophy.
By reflecting on this irony, we can begin to question the values and priorities of our society. We can begin to view individuals as ends in themselves, rather than as means to ends. We can begin to value human dignity, freedom, and autonomy, rather than productivity and profitability.
2160 x 2616 px / mp4 / 59 s / 100 Mo / 12 fps
10 éditions at 10 #xtz : piece N° 20/30 : collection #noumenon
a subrealist reread based on the masterpiece by : Portraits at the Stock Exchange - Edgar Degas 1878 - 1879
Original works On view at : Musée d’Orsay, Paris