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From: colonel@sunybcs.UUCP (Col. G. L. Sicherman)
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Subject: Re: Value Systems
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Date: Mon, 15-Sep-86 14:18:35 EDT
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> It is my conjecture that Value Systems are like Mathematical
> Systems, in that we strive for completeness and internal
> consistency in the construction of personal Value Systems.
> Perhaps it can be shown that Value Systems are instances
> of Kripke Structures.

You are already presuming something when you speak of "value
systems." Shouldn't we first discuss whether values (whatever
they are) must (or tend to, or do) form a system?  Some people
seem to do very well without their personal values being systematic.

I concede that a system is probably necessary if you're trying
to prescribe values for other people!  (Something I avoid doing.)


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