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Single Idea 3815

[filed under theme 20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 3. Acting on Reason / b. Intellectualism ]

Full Idea

The single greatest difference between humans and other animals as far as rationality is concerned is our ability to create, recognise and act on desire-independent reasons for action.

Gist of Idea

The essence of humanity is desire-independent reasons for action

Source

John Searle (Rationality in Action [2001], Ch.1.II)

Book Ref

Searle,John R.: 'Rationality in Action' [MIT 2001], p.32