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Episode 93: Freedom and Responsibility (Strawson vs. Strawson)

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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Exploring Free Will and Responsibility

This chapter engages in a deep philosophical exploration of moral responsibility and free will, influenced by the works of P.F. and Galen Strawson. It examines the intersections between determinism, indeterminism, and personal accountability, highlighting the complexities of compatibilism versus libertarianism. The discussion culminates in arguing that despite differing metaphysical views, the nature of moral blame and responsibility remains a fundamental yet challenging aspect of human identity.

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