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Single Idea 2624

[filed under theme 16. Persons / F. Free Will / 5. Against Free Will ]

Full Idea

One thing that I cannot prepare myself for is the next thought that I am going to think.

Gist of Idea

I cannot prepare myself for the next thought I am going to think

Source

Gilbert Ryle (The Concept of Mind [1949], VI (7))

Book Ref

Ryle,Gilbert: 'The Concept of Mind' [Penguin 1949], p.188