Men cannot be collective authors of their actions because circumstances decentre them

Evidence

By self-interest Man has become gregarious, but in instinct he has remained to a great extent solitary; hence the need of religion and morality to reinforce self-interest. — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 2471 (#expands, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Solitary instincts conflict with the gregarious self-interest required for society — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 2471; Slavery exists wherever men are forced to follow others’ prescribed purposes; Camptown sexual exploitation results from deliberate human decisions, not natural male behavior. (+2 more)

Related

• Solitary instincts conflict with the gregarious self-interest required for society (similarity 0.80)

Broader Connections

• Slavery exists wherever men are forced to follow others’ prescribed purposes #expands (0.55)
• Solitary instincts conflict with the gregarious self-interest required for society #expands (0.40) — Bertrand Russell, History of Western Philosophy, 2471