Do we really make our own decisions? Or are we compelled to act by factors beyond our control? This introduction is an investigation of one of the most important problems of Western philosophy. It looks at a range of issues surrounding this fundamental philosophical question, exploring it from the ideas of the Greek and medieval philosophers.
Exploring an alternative theory of the will, this book delves into the intricacies of human decision-making. It challenges conventional views and presents a fresh perspective on how we make choices, offering insights into the underlying mechanisms of our capacity to decide. Through thought-provoking analysis, it invites readers to reconsider their understanding of autonomy and the factors that influence their decisions.
Do we have control of how we act, and does it matter to morality whether we do? Thomas Pink examines this free will problem by arguing that what matters to morality is not in fact the freedom to do otherwise, but something more primitive, a basic capacity or power to determine for ourselves what we do.