2min chapter

The Free Will Show cover image

Episode 6: The Problem of Luck with Alfred Mele

The Free Will Show

CHAPTER

The Distinction Between Agent Causal Libertarians and Event Causal Libertarians in Response to the Problem of Luck

This chapter explores the difference between agent causal libertarians and event causal libertarians, discussing how agent causal libertarians have an advantage by appealing to agent causation. The concept of luck is analyzed in both types of causation, with the example of decision-making in parallel worlds used to illustrate its involvement.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode