Desires and the Higher Good in Practical Reasoning

This chapter examines Kant's perspective on the desires of practically reasoning beings, emphasizing the importance of achieving happiness in relation to virtue and considering the role of freedom, immortality, and God in practical reasoning. It challenges certain aspects of Anglophone philosophy by exploring the concept of the higher good that may govern human life and the significance of pursuing smaller-scale goods. The discussion delves into the interplay between individual actions, virtues, and the quest for what is truly good in human life.