Full Idea
It is part of the notion of reason according to these philosophers [Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Stoics] that reason has its own needs and desires.
Gist of Idea
The early philosophers thought that reason has its own needs and desires
Source
Michael Frede (Intro to 'Rationality in Greek Thought' [1996], p.5)
Book Reference
'Rationality in Greek Thought', ed/tr. Frede,M /Striker,G [OUP 1999], p.5
A Reaction
This sounds as if reason is treated as a separate person within a person. Anyone solving a logical puzzle feels that reason has its own compulsion. 'Boulesis' is the desire characteristic of reason.
Related Idea
Idea 23250 Desired responsible actions result either from rational or from irrational desire [Aristotle]