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Motive

Desires vs. Morality

September 23, 2020August 3, 2020 by Brian Julian

If doing the right thing is not simply trying to satisfy everyone, then acting morally is different from acting on my desires. This third installment examines Immanuel Kant’s discussion of motives and the good will.

Categories I just want what I want! (Thinking about Desires) Tags Desires, Good Will, Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals, Immanuel Kant, Motive

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