Modest container theories, that is, say there's a value to being alive, but it can in principle be outweighed.

保守的有价值容器理论认为，活着有一定的价值，但是按道理它可以被超越。

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So, those are modest theories-- positive value for life, but it can be outweighed.

所以，这些是保守的理论-,活着是正数，但是它可以被超越。

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Now, in thinking about these points, ... in effect I'm suggesting that the value of your life-- so ,we previously were talking about different theories of well-being ? and what makes for the best kind of life.

考虑这些观点的时候，实际上我建议你的生命价值-,我们之前谈到了,幸福的各种理论,即最美好的生活是怎样的。

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