Ethics 09 - Moral Rationality

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We are irrational in our desires if our desires are

{ 1 }

{ 2 }

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We are irrational in our desires if our desires are

{ 1 } - based on ignorance.

{ 2 }

{ 3 }

{ 4 }

Our desires might be based on false beliefs or a lack of true beliefs. For example, we might desire to become a doctor because we have false beliefs about our abilities and a lack of information about other possible options.

But our desires also could be inconsistent.

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We are irrational in our desires if our desires are

{ 1 }

{ 3 }

{ 4 }

Our desires might inconsistent with our actions, other desires, or moral beliefs.

But our desires also could be based on ignorance.

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We are irrational in our desires if our desires are

{ 1 }

{ 2 }

{ 4 }

Irrational desires have flaws like inconsistency, ignorance, or lack of imagination. Our desires are rational to the extent that in having them we satisfy the conditions for moral rationality.

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We are irrational in our desires if our desires are

{ 1 }

{ 2 }

{ 3 }

Irrational desires have flaws like inconsistency, ignorance, or lack of imagination.

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