何谓生活之意义——辩护一种“受约束的混合理论”

What is Meaning in Life An Argument for a“Constrained Hybrid Theory”

生活意义问题的经典理论可分为主观主义、客观主义和混合理论。由于主观主义和客观主义各自面临问题,混合理论成为更有前景的方向。混合理论的基本思想是把基于投入的主观条件和基于客观价值的客观条件结合起来共同构成生活意义的条件。然而,当前混合理论的主要问题在于,引入客观价值的假设并不能帮助自己免于琐碎性反驳。为了弥补这种缺陷,本文试图辩护一种“受约束的混合理论”。新理论通过引入“客观化价值”和“价值客观化”概念,建立核心约束、纵向约束和横向约束条件,在合理解释当前困难的基础上提供了获得生活意义的必要条件。最后,本文讨论了可能提出得到五种反对意见,以尽可能合理的方式做出了回应。

Classic theories on the meaning of life include subjectivism,objectivism,and hybrid theories.Due to the challenges faced by both subjectivism and objectivism,hybrid theory has emerged as a more promising direction.The fundamental idea of hybrid theory is to combine subjective conditions based on engagement with conditions based on“objective value”to jointly constitute the conditions for the meaning in life.However,the major problem with current hybrid theories is how to avoid the objection of triviality while maintaining the presupposed objective value.To address this deficiency,this paper seeks to advocate for a constrained hybrid theory.The new theory introduces objectified value and objectification of values instead of applying the concept of objective value.Meanwhile,by constructing core,vertical,and transverse constraints,the paper argues that the new theory avoids the problems faced by current hybrid theories.Finally,the paper discusses five potential objections and responds to them in a reasoned manner.