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According to Strawson [ 2003: 244], at least for most decisions, [t]he movement of the natural causality of reason … to its conclusion in choice or decision is lived (by some) as action when it is really just reflex; distinctively rational reflex, to be sure, but not in any case a matter of action.
[t]he movement of the natural causality of reason … to its conclusion in choice or decision is lived (by some) as action when it is really just reflex; distinctively rational reflex, to be sure, but not in any case a matter of action.
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In the aftermath of a stroke that damages the brain's involvement in this network, and removes the calming influence of a rational assessment, reflexes become hyper-intense.
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The ride is reflex.
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