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Ep. 327: Harry Frankfurt on Bullsh*t and Authenticity (Part Two)

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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Exploring Volitional Necessity and Freedom

This chapter delves into the concept of volitional necessity and its association with freedom. It discusses how falling in love and standing on principle can be forms of ultimate freedom, despite the involuntary aspect involved. The chapter also examines the relationship between caring and the will, emphasizing that caring acts as a constraint that both constrains and liberates us.

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