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Elbow room
Book • 1984
Daniel Dennett's "Elbow Room" is a philosophical exploration of free will and determinism.
Dennett argues for a compatibilist view, suggesting that free will and determinism are not mutually exclusive.
He challenges the traditional notion of libertarian free will, which posits that our actions are not causally determined.
Instead, he proposes a more nuanced understanding of freedom as the ability to act according to one's reasons and beliefs, even within a deterministic framework.
The book explores the implications of this view for moral responsibility and the nature of human agency.
Dennett's work is known for its clarity and accessibility, making complex philosophical ideas understandable to a wider audience.
Dennett argues for a compatibilist view, suggesting that free will and determinism are not mutually exclusive.
He challenges the traditional notion of libertarian free will, which posits that our actions are not causally determined.
Instead, he proposes a more nuanced understanding of freedom as the ability to act according to one's reasons and beliefs, even within a deterministic framework.
The book explores the implications of this view for moral responsibility and the nature of human agency.
Dennett's work is known for its clarity and accessibility, making complex philosophical ideas understandable to a wider audience.
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