Contemporary Compatibilism

Professor Nichols looks at a modern view of compatibilism, as described by Princeton philosopher Harry Frankfurt, that our will is a desire that effectively produces behavior. We experience two desires: to eat ice cream or go on a diet; which wins out and what does that mean for free will?

English
  • Originally Aired January 1, 2008
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network The Great Courses
  • Created October 10, 2023 by
    RicaRaducanu
  • Modified October 10, 2023 by
    RicaRaducanu