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Because sometimes giving oneself existential angst is more important than having reflectively coherent definitions for concepts.
Well that's the first-level notion rather than the considered-on-reflection-and-full-information version we're actually aiming at, but yes. But just go along for the ride and pretend to be scared when Azathoth jumps out at you.
Don't you know darkness and terror are just more philosophical than mere knowledge?
So is sarcasm, apparently.
If you've got something to say, say it. If you have a "reflective equilibrium" approach that will allow you to find a consistent set of human values without going back to terminal values, cite a reference.