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The purpose of reason is to promote
{ 1 } - the happiness of the group.
{ 2 } - self-preservation.
{ 3 } - good will.
{ 4 } - our own happiness.
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The purpose of reason is to promote
{ 1 } - the happiness of the group.
{ 2 } - self-preservation.
{ 3 } - good will.
{ 4 } - our own happiness.
Utilitarians might think this.
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The purpose of reason is to promote
{ 1 } - the happiness of the group.
{ 2 } - self-preservation.
{ 3 } - good will.
{ 4 } - our own happiness.
Instinct could better promote self-preservation. So the purpose of reason isn't to promote self-preservation.
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The purpose of reason is to promote
{ 1 } - the happiness of the group.
{ 2 } - self-preservation.
{ 3 } - good will.
{ 4 } - our own happiness.
Good will involves acting according to concepts (duty and universal law) and not just following sensual desires. This requires reason.
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The purpose of reason is to promote
{ 1 } - the happiness of the group.
{ 2 } - self-preservation.
{ 3 } - good will.
{ 4 } - our own happiness.
Instinct could better promote our own happiness. In fact, we make ourselves miserable when we focus too much on ourselves. So the purpose of reason isn't to promote our own happiness.
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