Visiting speaker seminar
Speaker: Adina Roskies (Dartmouth)
Title: Dynamic structural compatibilism
Abstract: Compatibilists must give an account of freedom compatible with the truth of determinism. One of the most popular compatibilist accounts is Frankfurt’s structural account of desire. Here I identify two problems for the account, and suggest that they stem from a static and incomplete view of the will. Drawing from behavioral science, I suggest how his view can be augmented by insights from George Ainslie, and consider how such an amended view fares as an account of freedom.
Further information
The Edinburgh Speaker Series features talks on all areas of philosophy. For information, or to join the email list for these events, please contact Mahrad Almotahari. All are welcome, including all students (MA, MSc, PhD) and faculty in philosophy.
Contact
Visiting speaker seminar
Room S37, Psychology Building, 7 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9JZ