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Episode 5: The Consequence Argument with Peter van Inwagen

The Free Will Show

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The Consequence Argument and the Challenge of Assigning Blame and Responsibility

This chapter explores the concept of free will and responsibility, discussing the implications of the argument that if someone couldn't have done otherwise, it becomes difficult to assign blame or fault. Examples such as the Holocaust and the alleged slave trade are used to highlight the challenges in attributing responsibility.

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