Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Boethius, John Searle and Carrie Jenkins

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20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 1. Acting on Desires

3814	Preferences can result from deliberation, not just precede it [Searle]

20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 3. Acting on Reason / a. Practical reason

3840	We don't accept practical reasoning if the conclusion is unpalatable [Searle]

20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 3. Acting on Reason / b. Intellectualism

5762	The wicked want goodness, so they would not be wicked if they obtained it [Boethius]

3815	The essence of humanity is desire-independent reasons for action [Searle]

3839	Only an internal reason can actually motivate the agent to act [Searle]