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Arbitrium Brutum

The document contrasts arbitrium brutum, or animal power of choice driven by sensuous impulse and stimulus, with free choice which is unique to humans. Arbitrium brutum describes choice in animals and impulsive actions in humans based on stimulus. Free choice allows humanity to enact any action irrespective of morals, and is illustrated by the free choice to either cheat or not cheat in an examination.

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Arbitrium Brutum

The document contrasts arbitrium brutum, or animal power of choice driven by sensuous impulse and stimulus, with free choice which is unique to humans. Arbitrium brutum describes choice in animals and impulsive actions in humans based on stimulus. Free choice allows humanity to enact any action irrespective of morals, and is illustrated by the free choice to either cheat or not cheat in an examination.

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ARBITRIUM BRUTUM V.

FREE CHOICE

Arbitrium brutum, or “animal power of choice” is what is described to be choice based on one’s
inclinations that are determined by sensuous impulse, or stimulus. In animals, this principle serves as the
basis of animals’ actions: for an example, when a stick is thrown – a trained dog will pursue the stick and
return it to its master.

In humans, arbitrium brutum could also be referred to as “impulsive actions”, where such actions are
enacted on based on the stimulus. For an example: a person will pamper instinctively beckon for and
eventually pamper a cat whenever they see them.

Free choice, is a principle of choice that is unique to humans. It is an aspect essential to any human action,
and free choice is the principle that lets humanity know that they are allowed to enact any action
irrespective of morals and other principles.

To cheat in an examination is considered a free choice, and to not cheat in an examination is also
considered to be free choice.

[Source: https://www.constitution.org/kant/ntrometa.htm]

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