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Persistent Value Relations : Varieties and Explanation

Andersson, Henrik LU and Garcia, Andrés G. LU (2025) In Kriterion – Journal of Philosophy
Abstract
Some things hold value in a way that makes them superior to others, regardless of how much of the lesser values are involved. Philosophers have often found this idea of persistent betterness to be puzzling. In this paper, we argue that superiority belongs to a broader class of persistent value relations, including stubborn varieties of equality and parity, each of which will be exemplified and analysed. Our account explains these relations through the inherent properties of what is being compared without relying on infinite value or the notion of a diminishing value contribution. This approach offers a clearer understanding of the nature and grounds of persistent value relations.
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superiority, persistence, parity, value relations, fitting attitudes
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Kriterion – Journal of Philosophy
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20 pages
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De Gruyter
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2750-977X
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10.1515/krt-2025-0005
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English
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