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Are prudential reasons just moral reasons?
Are prudential reasons just moral reasons?

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We have many reasons for acting. We have moral reasons to respect other people’s autonomy. We also have reasons stemming from our desires. For instance, we have reasons to make tea if we desire tea. There is some controversy, however, . . .

We have many reasons for acting. We have moral reasons to respect other people’s autonomy. We also have reasons stemming from our desires. For instance, we have reasons to make tea if we desire tea. There is some controversy, however, about whether we have reasons to promote our future well-being in ways that come apart […]

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