Philosophical Definitions of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Goods

Intrinsic Goods: Defined as values that are considered "good in itself." This signifies that the value is inherent to the object or concept and is not dependent on external factors.
Extrinsic/Extra Goods: These are items or concepts described as "good because of something else." - A specific term used in the discussion is "extra good good" for things that are not good inherently but derive value from their utility or output. - These goods are often described as being good "given the circumstances" or "given, like, a need."

Money: Identified as a primary example of an extrinsic good. It is not valued for its own sake but for its ability to obtain other things of value.
Virtue: Cited as an example of an intrinsic good, particularly within a "virtue of the system" or virtue ethics framework.
Pleasure: Mentioned as a candidate for an intrinsic good, depending on the philosophical theory being applied.
Utility: Discussed in the context of things that "bring utility." Whether utility is an intrinsic or extrinsic good depends entirely on the specific ethical theory in question.

Variability of Definition: The transcript emphasizes that there is significant disagreement among individuals and philosophers regarding what constitutes an intrinsic good.
Ethical Categories: An individual's answer to what is intrinsically good is the defining factor that places them into different "categories of jest of of ethics."
Theoretical Overlap: Depending on the specific philosophical theory, both acts of virtue and things that bring utility can be classified as intrinsic goods.

Question: "So it would be, like, an act of virtue versus, like, something that gives you brings utility?"
Response: The speaker clarifies that, depending on the theory, both an act of virtue and something that brings utility could be considered intrinsic.
Question: "So what's an example example of extra good good?"
Response: "Money."
Question: "Oh, what's the example of the intrinsic good?"
Response: "Virtue," with the caveat that this applies if one is operating within a virtue-based system.
Interactive Survey: The session concludes with the instructor initiating a survey among the audience, asking for a show of hands beginning with the prompt: "Raise your hand. If ego…"