”In order to institute action, it is not sufficient that the individual man have unachieved ends that he would like to fulfill. He must also expect that certain modes of behavior will enable him to attain his ends. Action requires an image of a desired end and “technological ideas” or plans.”
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- 13-2a The supply of capital goods enforces narrower limits than knowledge
- 13-3 All action must take place in time
Related:
- With knowledge, you can act in the domains of the few
- We are often at loss with what we do