Utility, disutility

False harms

False utilities —

according to what John Locke has said: this
resembles the resolution of that madman who used to boil guattrini**”® in a pot in order to cause them to
grow. Enoughsaidoffalseutilities.

“Quattrini” is an Italian term that refers to money, specifically small denominations of currency or coins. It’s a somewhat colloquial term, akin to saying “bucks” or “quid” in English. The word comes from the Italian “quattro,” meaning four, indicating a small amount or something insignificant in terms of value. In historical contexts, it referred to actual coins, but in modern usage, it’s more about the concept of money in general, especially in smaller amounts.

From a philosophical perspective, the term reflects how language and culture shape our understanding of value and currency. While it’s a practical term in everyday Italian, it also carries nuances about the perceived worth of money and how that changes over time and across different cultures. For someone interested in philosophy and innovation, this concept could be a starting point for exploring how language influences our perception of economic value and how such perceptions evolve.