Every discovery of an event which has a part in shaping a man’s behavior seems to leave so much the less to be credited to the man himself; and as such explanations become more and more comprehensive, the contribution which may be claimed by the individual himself appears to approach zero. (p. 7)
Cumulative Record: Definitive Edition (1999). Chapter 1:Freedom and the Control of Men. Quote 6
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- Post published:January 11, 2021
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