Kant believed that a good will truly comes from within one’s own self. This does not mean that we need to deny his mentality, his spiritual makeup, the constitution of his personality, or in essence, his soul, however, it does mean that we ought to deny the part of him that is the root cause of all of his pain and anguish: his ego and we do this through self-restraint and one’s will power. This contrasts Aristotle’s view because it suggests that a man pursuing excellence in his rational activities may not be indicative of a good will. Man’s habitual egotism is importantly noted amongst those who adhere to Kant’s work, as it is viewed as a negative criterion of being human. The objective, therefore, is to dismantle the temporary object of affection
