The Free Will Show Episode 5: The Consequence Argument with Peter van Inwagen
Sep 14, 2020
Philosopher Peter van Inwagen explains the consequence argument for incompatibilism and discusses the problem of freedom and determinism. He explores different versions of the consequence argument, challenges the fixity of laws of nature, and explores the complexities of free will and attributing blame. The podcast also touches on the mind argument, the problem of luck, and references Harry Frankfurt's cases.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Free Will and Determinism: Exploring the Consequence Argument
01:43 • 21min
The Consequence Argument and the Challenge of Assigning Blame and Responsibility
22:46 • 3min
The Challenge of the Problem of Free Will
25:55 • 4min
The Problem of Free Will and Foreshadowing Future Topics
29:46 • 4min