Nameless1995 t1_j98cadp wrote
Reply to comment by jamesj in Compatibilism is supported by deep intuitions about responsibility and control. It can also feel "obviously" wrong and absurd. Slavoj Žižek's commentary can help us navigate the intuitive standoff. by matthewharlow
> I suppose that I think that the compatibilist redefinition of the terms make everything less literal and more metaphorical
I think that again brings the same question what is supposed to be the original "literal" sense in the first place and what would be the criteria to find it.
> it is less in line with what I believe most people mean by the terms, "free will", "morally responsible", and "choose".
Could be. But I see that as an empirical claim that would require experiments, interventions, survey to determine. I am neutral to how that will turn out.
> Also, there's often a real difference in belief between us: I really don't think anyone is in any important sense "morally responsible". This means I support preventative justice but I don't support retributive justice.
Same.
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