Single Idea 3713

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 6. Motivation for Duty]

Full Idea

Since reason has been imparted to us as a practical power, which thus influences the will, its true function must be to produce a will which is good.

Gist of Idea

The function of reason is to produce a good will

Source

Immanuel Kant (Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals [1785], 396.7)

Book Reference

Kant,Immanuel: 'The Moral Law (Groundwork of Morals)', ed/tr. Paton,H.J. [Hutchinson 1948], p.62