@ticho@cheese_greater “people as things” sounds like an excellent condensation of the “end in itself” vs. “means to other ends” distinction in moral philosophy. I really should read more Terry Pratchett …
Under the veneer of fantasy parody, Pratchett was able to sneak in surprisingly strong ethics and morality lessons in a very likeable manner. It’s one of many reasons I love the Discworld books - they make me want to be better.
I suspect that the characters Esmerelda Weatherwax and Sam Vimes were in fact Pratchett’s vehicles to convey his own moral values.
@ticho @cheese_greater “people as things” sounds like an excellent condensation of the “end in itself” vs. “means to other ends” distinction in moral philosophy. I really should read more Terry Pratchett …
Under the veneer of fantasy parody, Pratchett was able to sneak in surprisingly strong ethics and morality lessons in a very likeable manner. It’s one of many reasons I love the Discworld books - they make me want to be better.
I suspect that the characters Esmerelda Weatherwax and Sam Vimes were in fact Pratchett’s vehicles to convey his own moral values.