J. Christopher Maloney

Akratic Compatibilism and All Too Human Psychology

Almost Enough Is Free Will Enough

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Produktbeschreibung

J. Christopher Maloney argues that free will is compatible with necessary laws of science and immutable history. For free will emerges from an akratic will that asymptotically approaches the ability to choose to act otherwise than it willfully does.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lexington Books
• Seitenzahl: 190
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Mai 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 432g
• ISBN-13: 9781666919486
• ISBN-10: 1666919489
• Artikelnr.: 67527088

Autorenporträt

J. Christopher Maloney is professor emeritus of philosophy and cognitive science at the University of Arizona.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
Chapter 1. Determinism and Compatibilism Redux
Chapter 2. The Logic of 'Almost'
Chapter 3. Lessons, Charity, and Freedom's Proliferation
Chapter 4. Akratic Compatibilism Indicted but Acquitted