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Human, All Too Human, Part 58 summary

Part 58 of 152 · 1 min to read the part

In 58, the argument distinguishes actions, which people can promise, from feelings, which lie outside voluntary control. It explains a sincere promise of lasting love as a commitment to keep behaving lovingly even when love ceases and a different motive sustains the same conduct.

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  1. The argument states that people can promise actions but cannot promise involuntary feelings.
  2. Promises of permanent love, hatred, or fidelity exceed what a person can control.
  3. The same behavior can arise from different motives, so conduct does not require one lasting feeling.
  4. A sincere oath of lasting love therefore promises continued loving behavior, even if the emotion disappears.

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