The Social Democratic Vision of The Future [antikvár]

I l -, I ' , ,1 1 ¦ I - ¦ I ¦ 1 ' . ' 1 ! I The Concept of Values The Origin of the Concept of Values Values became a central category of philosophical, economic, and social thinking through Kant and Adam Smith In the 18th century. It was the end of the industrial revolution and the beginning of the social revolution, when new economic and social relations: market economy, modern industry, civil society, capitalism consequently developed individual autonomy because the individual cut society's umbilical cord (Marx), and whether one liked it or not, one was "condemned to liberty" (Sartre). Life became so complex that traditions could no longer serve as orientation points. new system of concepts was needed to guide society, the different groups and social classes, and serve as a compass for the individual to direct his fate. Value and quality were in the centre of this conceptual system. David Rjesman describes tlie attitude of man beiiaving in an autonomous way (conducted from inside) as if he had a compass inside. The same was said by Attila józsef: "my leader leads me from inside." The Philosophical Concept of Values Different philosophical schools defined values differently, but they all share a common basis. What is the source of a value? "SoUen" (in German philosophical tradition), validity, impor-