Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Values
So I read this article today: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/29/donald-trump-americans-us-culture-republican
And it suggests that one of the big reasons Trump has become so popular is that he is the embodiment of extrinsic values that have come to dominate American culture over the past 100+ years. The way the article defined extrinsic values, I thought, why would anyone knowingly hold extrinsic values? They seem so shallow, vain, short-sighted, irresponsible, and selfish. By contrast, intrinsic values seemed clearly good. I mean, who could be against empathy, right? It made me wonder, was the author biased? Or does everyone see extrinsic values as negatively as I do?
So I hypothesized that the average Trump supporter who read this article must think one of two things.
A. Yes, Trump embodies extrinsic values, and America actually is better off for holding extrinsic values. Extrinsic values are really great for X reasons!
B. Of course extrinsic values are bad; however, the article is wrong, Trump and his supporters are the true champions of intrinsic values. It’s you liberals and progressives trying to push an agenda based on extrinsic values!
So any Trump supporters that have made it this far, I want to read your thoughts. Are extrinsic values actually good, or do y’all think you hold intrinsic values? Other explanations are welcome too. Please comment!
And it suggests that one of the big reasons Trump has become so popular is that he is the embodiment of extrinsic values that have come to dominate American culture over the past 100+ years. The way the article defined extrinsic values, I thought, why would anyone knowingly hold extrinsic values? They seem so shallow, vain, short-sighted, irresponsible, and selfish. By contrast, intrinsic values seemed clearly good. I mean, who could be against empathy, right? It made me wonder, was the author biased? Or does everyone see extrinsic values as negatively as I do?
So I hypothesized that the average Trump supporter who read this article must think one of two things.
A. Yes, Trump embodies extrinsic values, and America actually is better off for holding extrinsic values. Extrinsic values are really great for X reasons!
B. Of course extrinsic values are bad; however, the article is wrong, Trump and his supporters are the true champions of intrinsic values. It’s you liberals and progressives trying to push an agenda based on extrinsic values!
So any Trump supporters that have made it this far, I want to read your thoughts. Are extrinsic values actually good, or do y’all think you hold intrinsic values? Other explanations are welcome too. Please comment!
