"La raison est et ne doit être que l'esclave des passions"
— David Hume
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Our emotions and desires often guide what we choose to do, and our logical thinking helps us figure out how to do it. Think of it like this: if you really want to be good at playing the guitar, that strong feeling or passion makes you practice every day. Your reason, or logical thinking, then helps you find the best ways to practice, like looking up tutorials or taking lessons. This idea suggests that our emotions should lead the way, and our reason should follow to make our goals happen. It’s important to feel strongly about something and then use your brain to get there. Without passion, logic lacks direction; without logic, passion lacks organization.
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David hume Decision-making Emotion Enlightenment Ethics Human nature Passions Philosophy Rationality Reason
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