A value that exists objectively, independently of subjective recognition. The ontological dignity of the person is one such objective value. Objective values are not projections of the subject, but real qualities of the entity that merit a value-response from the person (Hildebrand).
Objective Values and Art
Art renders visible objective values that elude conceptual grasp. Through his heart — the seat of the deep affective value-responses — the artist discovers values in reality and makes them accessible in the work. AI computes probabilities; it cognizes nothing — it lacks the capacity for truth that opens access to objective values.
Ontological classification:
- Superordinate concept: Archphenomenon
- Related concepts: Value-Response, Ontological Dignity
Chapter assignment: Chapter 4: What is human personhood?
Sources: Generated by querying the Personhood ontology.
Further sources:
- Hildebrand, D. von: Ethik (1973). In: Gesammelte Werke, vol. II. Regensburg: Habbel. (German) (Theory of value-response and objective values)