In times of "existential" peril, as Britain's fate hung in the balance, step by step, Lewis clearly explained how a sense of moral obligation can't be explained by what he called instincts of self-preservation or allegiance to the herd.
Mechanical principles of action are what we would call instincts, such as the unreflective impulse to protect oneself from perceived harm.
— that after a year of global economic crisis, the United States retained not only its world economic and strategic dominance but also what he called its "instinct for power".
To introduce a leather-scented deodorant called Axe Instinct, Axe sought out about 20 street musicians and college bands in several cities, using Craigslist, MySpace and other Web sites.
Lying, dissembling, cruelty, and what he called the "instinct of domination," which excited in some persons a kind of voluptuous thrill in holding others to their will, were natural inclinations requiring firm repression (Mill 1904, 29).
Nietzsche called the instinct to exploit "the will to power".
True-crime cable channel Investigation Discovery is to announce Thursday "that Hansen will host a six-part series called "Killer Instinct with Chris Hansen".
It's called Bottled Instinct, and if he gets his desired 150,000 euros (about $168,000), it will be the first-ever beer made from the lactic acid bacteria "from vagina of a unique woman".
Be aware that many women experience what is commonly called "nesting instinct" toward the end of pregnancy, a period of intense activity arising out of a boost of energy that lets you get baby's room and requirements ready.
These types of feelings are called gut instincts, and everybody has them.
