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Theoretical vs. Practical Reason (Agnes Callard & Robin Hanson, with Laura Deming)

Minds Almost Meeting

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Motives and Constraints

Exploring the reasons behind people's motivations and the potential conflicts between practical and selfless pursuits. The chapter questions the impact of not prioritizing societal benefit in certain spheres, examines the role of self-interest in theoretical activities, and discusses the contamination of sacred values by practical motivations.

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