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[from 'Subjective and Objective' by Thomas Nagel, in 23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 3. Universalisability ]

Full Idea

The right thing to do is to turn oneself as far as possible into an instrument for the realisation of what is best 'sub specie aeternitatis'.

Gist of Idea

As far as possible we should become instruments to realise what is best from an eternal point of view

Source

Thomas Nagel (Subjective and Objective [1979], p.204)

Book Reference

Nagel,Thomas: 'Mortal Questions' [CUP 1981], p.204