Posted by alexandra_k on July 30, 2005, at 21:18:31
In reply to objectification, posted by Declan on July 28, 2005, at 16:33:53
I think that being owned, possessed etc is part of being objectified.
I think the crucial point is that typically objects do not have thoughts, feelings, desires, etc of their own.
We can use objects and do whatever we feel like with them and we aren't hurting anyone. It is thought to be wrong to treat people as objects because it is thought to be disrespectful to ignore their thoughts feelings desires etc.
I guess sometimes we do wish that another person would just be there and be responsive to our own wish fulfillment. Interesting fantasy... But IRL... I think it is wrong to treat / view people as objects. Because they have preferences too...
Does this make sense?
What do you think?
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