Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Herodotus, Hugh LaFollette and Simone Weil

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20. Action / B. Preliminaries of Action / 2. Willed Action / d. Weakness of will

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Weakness of will is the inadequacy of the original impetus to carry through the action [Weil]

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

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What matters about an action is not its aim, but the origin of its compulsion [Weil]

20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 5. Action Dilemmas / a. Dilemmas

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We can discuss the criteria of a judgment, or the weight given to them, or their application [LaFollette]

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Errors in moral practice might be inconsistent or inappropriate principles, or inappropriate application [LaFollette]

20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 5. Action Dilemmas / c. Omissions

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The act/omission distinction is important for duties, but less so for consequences [LaFollette]