itseisarvoisista
Itseisarvoisista refers to values that are considered intrinsic, meaning they are valuable in themselves rather than as a means to an end. The base term itseisarvoinen means intrinsically valuable, and it is common in Finnish philosophical and ethical writings to discuss intrinsic values in plural forms such as itseisarvoiset or itseisarvoisista when referring to particular sets of values.
In ethical discourse, intrinsic value is contrasted with instrumental or extrinsic value. Intrinsic value is attributed
Philosophical background areas the term is associated with include deontological theories, which often emphasize the intrinsic
In Finnish usage, itseisarvoisista is employed to articulate normative claims about what is valuable in or
See also: intrinsic value, instrumental value, moral status, Kant, Moore.