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HoP 261 - To Will or Not to Will - Scotus on Freedom

History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

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Exploring the Concept of Freedom and Open Alternatives

This chapter delves into the concept of freedom and its connection to open alternatives and necessary actions. It explores how freedom encompasses not only doing what one desires, but also avoiding unavoidable actions. The chapter examines the origins of open possibilities in Aristotle's work On Interpretation and introduces John Duns-Gotus, a philosopher known for his nuanced distinctions and influential ideas.

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