A misunderstanding about just deserts and libertarian freedom.
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
If someone really did create and program themselves, why should we punish them for their misdeeds?
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
Which is the closer relationship?
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
Couldn’t do otherwise, again.
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
Conditional counterfactual statements
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
In a determined world, what is the difference?
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
Are there minimal criteria for free will common to all philosophical positions?
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
For those who reject free will and the idea of just deserts in punishment: do you think just deserts would be justified if human actions were undetermined or originated in the way libertarians believe? Why?
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
You’re an employee in Robert Sapolsky’s department.
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
Libertarians who aren’t completely sure if determinism is true…
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
Do hard determinists here agree that if determinism were false then: (a) we could have libertarian free will; and (b) as a result of having libertarian free will we could be responsible for our actions?
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
If self-modification were easy.
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
How low does the probability of doing otherwise under the circumstances have to be before libertarians concede that the action is determined?
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
What is a determined decision?
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
In a determined world, isn’t saying that if I had not wanted to steal I wouldn’t have like saying that if I grew wings I could fly?
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
Why don’t we get rid of the concept of responsibility altogether? Or why not tie it to something easier to measure, such as height?
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
Those who think the experience of choices being open until they are made is evidence that determinism is false, what do you think your experience of making choices would be if determinism were true?
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
Misconceptions about Compatibilism
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
If we should have more compassion for people if we believe their behaviour is determined, it follows that we should have less compassion if we believe their behaviour is undetermined.
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
There are two main reasons why the topic of free will is of interest.
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
What would be the point of punishment if your actions really could vary regardless of prior events, including your thoughts about right and wrong and wish to avoid punishment?
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
Is adequate determinism consistent with libertarian free will?
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
The tornado analogy.
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
At what points do libertarians think that actions must be undetermined to be free?
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
A fixed future is good for free will.
Are determinism and free will compatible? Does free will exist?
