

Episode 93: Freedom and Responsibility (Strawson vs. Strawson)
May 3, 2014
Philosopher Tamler Sommers joins to explore profound themes of freedom and moral responsibility. He discusses P.F. and Galen Strawson's contrasting views on moral blame, examining the intersections of determinism and personal accountability. The conversation dives into the emotional complexities of resentment, the implications of childhood experiences on moral judgments, and how determinants shape feelings of anger and empathy in moral contexts. Sommers challenges listeners to reconsider traditional views and highlights the nuanced relationship between intent and societal influences.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Free Will and Responsibility
01:33 • 15min
Exploring Moral Responsibility and Determinism
16:20 • 16min
Moral Complexity of Crime
32:34 • 7min
Navigating Free Will and Moral Responsibility
39:35 • 16min
Unpacking Anger and Resentment
55:17 • 8min
Navigating Emotional Responses in a Deterministic World
01:03:20 • 2min
Subjectivity in Moral Judgments
01:04:58 • 4min
The Complex Tension of Feelings and Moral Responsibility
01:09:03 • 18min
Exploring Resentment and Moral Critique in Philosophy
01:27:23 • 2min
Detaching from Perceived Agency in Everyday Frustrations
01:28:58 • 2min
Exploring Reactive Attitudes and Gratitude in Philosophy
01:30:37 • 2min
Navigating Struggles and Sustainable Choices
01:32:25 • 5min