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Motive |
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A motive, as its derivation (from Latin movere, ‘to move’) suggests, is that which moves, that is, causes one to act. Many philosophers have held that only the combination of a belief and desire can move one to act. One\'s desire for water will not cause one to turn the tap unless one also believes that turning the tap is a good way to get water. And one\'s belief that turning the tap is a good way to get water will not move one to turn the tap unless one desires water. Only in combination can beliefs and desires cause one to act. AJ
See also action; morality; volition; weakness of will. |
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