Monday 8 October 2012

More Examples of Value Judgements

1. Should every school have a library?
The answers to this question will be a value judgement. If a person values utility more, then he would say that no, not every school should have a library because of its cost and need for space. But a person who values education would say that every school should have a library.

2. Should physical punishment be allowed in a school?
Those who value discipline more than safety would say that yes, physical punishment should be allowed. But those who think the opposite, would say that no, it should not be allowed as the person giving the punishment might go overboard and hurt the children tremendously. 

3. Should teenagers be allowed to date?
Those who value safety would say no to teenagers dating as dating at a young age can lead to things like teenage pregnancy or STDs. But those who value love would say that it doesn't matter at what age people start to date.