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Single Idea 3813

[filed under theme 23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 2. Duty ]

Full Idea

To say that someone 'ought' to do something is to imply that there is a reason for him to do it.

Gist of Idea

'Ought' implies that there is a reason to do something

Source

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

Book Ref

Searle,John R.: 'Rationality in Action' [MIT 2001], p.29