Action cannot be driven solely by consequences because consequence knowledge depends on action itself.

Evidence

Put succinctly, action cannot be driven solely by consequences, because our knowledge of consequences is itself a function of our actions. This once was understood by environmental law, but lately it has been forgotten. — Douglas A. Kysar, Regulating from Nowhere, 266

Categorization

• XREF: Ties into the ecology of knowledge theme across the polyad: observation and action are mutually constitutive. — connects to: Deliberate action requires partial but not total foresight of consequences — Georg Simmel, on individuality and social forms_…, 785; Intention cannot be separated from act, as thought cannot be separated from its language.; An action is defined by conscious intention, not by its effects
• recurring: this claim recurs 2 times within its source

Broader Connections

• Deliberate action requires partial but not total foresight of consequences #qualifies (0.85) — Georg Simmel, on individuality and social forms_…, 785
• An action is defined by conscious intention, not by its effects #contradicts (0.80)
• Intention cannot be separated from act, as thought cannot be separated from its language. #expands (0.75)