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Corliss Lamont quotes

American Philosopher March 28, 1902 – April 26, 1995

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True freedom is the capacity for acting according to one's true character, to be altogether one's self, to be self-determined and not subject to outside coercion. Corliss Lamont
Corliss Lamont quote: "The cause-effect sequences in our brains are just as..."
The cause-effect sequences in our brains are just as determining, just as inescapable, as anywhere else in Nature. Corliss Lamont
Most men, I am convinced, have an unmistakable feeling at the final moment of significant choice that they are making a free decision, that they can really decide which one of two or more roads to follow. Corliss Lamont
Corliss Lamont quote: "I believe firmly that in making ethical decisions, man has the..."
I believe firmly that in making ethical decisions, man has the prerogative of true freedom of choice. Corliss Lamont
Corliss Lamont quote: "Intuition does not in itself amount to knowledge, yet cannot..."
Intuition does not in itself amount to knowledge, yet cannot be disregarded by philosophers and psychologists. Corliss Lamont
Corliss Lamont quote: "The intuition of free will gives us the truth."
The intuition of free will gives us the truth. Corliss Lamont
The dynamic, creative present, however conditioned and restricted by the effects of prior presents, possesses genuine initiative. Corliss Lamont
Corliss Lamont quote: "Human beings and their actions constitute the advancing front,..."
Human beings and their actions constitute the advancing front, the surging crest of an ongoing movement that never stops. Corliss Lamont
Corliss Lamont quote: "The act of willing this or that, of choosing among various..."
The act of willing this or that, of choosing among various courses of conduct, is central in the realm of ethics. Corliss Lamont

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