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Date Posted: 21:01:22 01/22/08 Tue
Author: Shannon
Subject: Re: Desire vs. Instinct, Determinism vs. Will
In reply to: HWAET! 's message, "Desire vs. Instinct, Determinism vs. Will" on 14:42:43 01/21/08 Mon

Perhaps this is obvious, but it would seem that this question of choice is linked to the question of consciousness. It is only when we are conscious of our own inherent tendency to imitation that we can begin to recognize the models we already have and to chose others with greater discernment. Perhaps then, this consciousness would allow us to be more fully human, not in the Romantic individual sense, but because it would allow us to "walk circumspectly", aware of our own limitations and the snares of desire and rivalry.

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  • Re: Desire vs. Instinct, Determinism vs. Will -- Kiernan, 07:04:30 01/23/08 Wed

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