I agree, but would add that having the second-order desire to want to want some noble X is surely nobler than to not have any X-related desires whatsoever. Also, wanting to want X could be an important first step on a journey towards eventually wanting X.
“But wanting to want X does not mean you want X.”
I agree, but would add that having the second-order desire to want to want some noble X is surely nobler than to not have any X-related desires whatsoever. Also, wanting to want X could be an important first step on a journey towards eventually wanting X.