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Single Idea 3740

[from 'Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals' by Immanuel Kant, in 16. Persons / F. Free Will / 4. For Free Will ]

Full Idea

We cannot possibly conceive of a reason as being consciously directed from outside in regard to its judgements.

Gist of Idea

We cannot conceive of reason as being externally controlled

Source

Immanuel Kant (Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals [1785], 448.101)

Book Reference

Kant,Immanuel: 'The Moral Law (Groundwork of Morals)', ed/tr. Paton,H.J. [Hutchinson 1948], p.109