• Windex007@lemmy.world
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    20 hours ago

    I think we agree in principle.

    I think if one conceptualize “deliciousness” as a “property that induces joy” and “not deliciousness” as a “property that induces suffering” as being distinct measures, then it makes sense to conceptualize puritan values as saying they don’t value “deliciousness”.

    If you conceptualize “deliciousness” as having a negative axis, then Puritains DO value deliciousness, but along the negative axis, which is irregular and noteworthy, but still valuing deliciousness.

    Same goes for suffering vs enjoyment. If you consider them independent vs as it being one measure with negative values.

    I’m considering them as the same but with a negative axis. I feel like that’s where the gap is. I think ultimately we’re in agreement.