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Ideas for 'The Mental Life of Some Machines', 'The Elements of Law' and 'Principles of Philosophy'

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20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 1. Acting on Desires

7408	It is an error that reason should control the passions, which give right guidance on their own [Hobbes, by Tuck]

20. Action / C. Motives for Action / 4. Responsibility for Actions

5009	We do not praise the acts of an efficient automaton, as their acts are necessary [Descartes]

5008	The greatest perfection of man is to act by free will, and thus merit praise or blame [Descartes]