I consider it everything up to the level of participation in democratic politics and civil society. Different people may put different needs and functions abov

I consider it everything up to the level of participation in democratic politics and civil society. Different people may put different needs and functions above or below their line of demarcation. breathable air drinkable water nutritious food safe shelter quiet and dark sleeping area secure property storage equal access to the commons basic education job skills education scientific/analytic education access to communication access to markets personal mobility medical care social contact family formation social organization political influence .------------------------------ < this is where I draw my line '------------------------------ mercantile education philosophical education luxury goods psychological individuation independent exploration or introspection artistic and aesthetic pursuits finding a meaning in life spiritual enlightenment Veblen goods