Act
Think
Descartes
Adam and Eve
The Cartesian Element
Will
Shorthand around our mechanics
Prefer
Reactions
Identity
Descartes
"I think therefore I am."
Adam and Eve
The tree of Knowledge = The ability to think reflectively
The Cartesian Element
What makes us (humans) different from other animals
Shorthand around our mechanics
"We believe in the magic of our own causal agency."
Reactions
How we respond to different objects, even if we do not fully understand them.
Identity
What makes us different than those around us is "our perception of our shared and distinct tastes, values, preferences, and disposition."