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Single Idea 19230

[catalogued under 23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 2. Duty]

Full Idea

Each person ought to select some definite duty that clearly lies before him and is well within his power as the special task of his life.

Gist of Idea

People should follow what lies before them, and is within their power

Source

Charles Sanders Peirce (Reasoning and the Logic of Things [1898], I)

Book Reference

Peirce,Charles Sanders: 'Reasoning and the Logic of Things', ed/tr. Ketner,K.L. [Harvard 1992], p.119


A Reaction

I like that. Note especially that it should be 'well' within his power. Note also that this is a 'duty', and not just a friendly suggestion. Not sure what the basis of the duty is.