Free will, retribution and just deserts

Philosopher's Zone

English - January 31, 2021 06:30 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 155 ratings
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Is free will an illusion? If so, it’s a very useful one. Belief in moral responsibility can keep us from behaving in ways that are anti-social or criminal. But if free will and moral responsibility can’t be justified philosophically, how should we deal with wrongdoers?