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'Topics', 'Rationality in Action' and 'Principles of Philosophy'
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20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 1. Acting on Desires
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Preferences can result from deliberation, not just precede it [Searle]
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20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 3. Acting on Reason / a. Practical reason
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We don't accept practical reasoning if the conclusion is unpalatable [Searle]
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20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 3. Acting on Reason / b. Intellectualism
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The essence of humanity is desire-independent reasons for action [Searle]
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Only an internal reason can actually motivate the agent to act [Searle]
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20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 4. Responsibility for Actions
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We do not praise the acts of an efficient automaton, as their acts are necessary [Descartes]
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The greatest perfection of man is to act by free will, and thus merit praise or blame [Descartes]
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