Self-Contradictions of the Will: Reply to Jens Timmermann

Abstract In this article, I reply to Jens Timmermann’s critical discussion of my essay “Contradiction and Kant’s Formula Universal Law”. first consider reasons for rejecting interpretation the Law. argue that self-contradiction relevant determining a maxim’s moral status should not be sought in imagined world which maxim is universal law. then discuss suggestion something like volitional found within will immoral agent. deny clarify contradiction diagnosed counterfactually reflection. Finally, explain differences between account, Korsgaard’s Practical Contradiction interpretation, own Volitional Self-Contradiction interpretation.