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Can we start these kinds of discussions with a definition of the core concert we’re trying to discuss? What do they mean when they say “free will”? Are they tal
by taneq 3y ago
Can we start these kinds of discussions with a definition of the core concert we’re trying to discuss? What do they mean when they say “free will”? Are they talking about the ability to choose behaviour based on predictions of potential outcomes? Or about some non-deterministic ability to act contrary to the laws of nature?
- MoSattler 3y ago100% The author themself appears to be unclear about the specific stance they are opposing. While it doesn't seem like they are strawmaning intentionally, they are arguing against positions that no reasonable person actually holds.
- defrost 3y ago> they are arguing against positions that no reasonable person actually holds. Very much the hallmark of many a Libertarian thinky tank. This one is brought to us courtesy of Pierre F. Goodrich: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Fund https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberty_Fund They do raise interesting questions, then often proceed to stomp all over them with all or nothing extreme positions. Harrison Bergeron is a satirical dystopian science-fiction short story much loved by teenagers, not a starkly realistic portrayal of the inevitable outcome of social policy.
- Fricken 3y agoIn line with the laws of nature there's no real choice to be made any more than a rock can choose it's path when rolling down a hillside. I don't see how the two concepts you've provided are in opposition.