Which of these desires is more reasonable: (1) wanting your finger not to be scratched, or (2) wanting the destruction of the whole world?
Which of these desires is more reasonable: (1) wanting your finger not to be scratched, or (2) wanting the destruction of the whole world?
Let's assume that neither desire involves a factual error or a choice of insufficient means. Then, on Hume's view, neither desire is unreasonable in any way. Both desires are equally reasonable.
Hume used this example. You better not scratch his finger!
Which of these desires is more reasonable: (1) wanting your finger not to be scratched, or (2) wanting the destruction of the whole world?
Let's assume that neither desire involves a factual error or a choice of insufficient means. Then, on Hume's view, neither desire is unreasonable in any way. Both desires are equally reasonable.
Hume used this example. You better not scratch his finger!
Which of these desires is more reasonable: (1) wanting your finger not to be scratched, or (2) wanting the destruction of the whole world?
Let's assume that neither desire involves a factual error or a choice of insufficient means. Then, on Hume's view, neither desire is unreasonable in any way. Both desires are equally reasonable.
Hume used this example. You better not scratch his finger!