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De la volonté

By Marguerite Duportal
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The essay challenges the commonplace belief that some people lack or possess only a weak will, arguing that will exists equally in everyone. It scrutinizes claims that time or practice can create will, critiques attempts by educators and moralists to instill or transfer will by instruction or example, and maintains that will is inherently personal and cannot be directly transmitted. The work considers the implications of this view for responsibility, education, and the methods proposed to cultivate deliberate action.

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Marguerite Duportal

Marguerite Duportal was a French author known for her philosophical work, particularly her book "De la volonté". In this text, she explores the concept of will and its implications for human behavior and decision-making. Duportal's writing reflects a deep engagement with philosophical ideas, contributing to discussions on autonomy and personal agency. While her literary presence may not be as widely recognized today, her exploration of will remains a thought-provoking element in the landscape of philosophical literature.

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