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mixile t1_j9acihx wrote

Reply to comment by InTheEndEntropyWins 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

By this definition my dresser has freedom to act. I can equally apply this definition to a computer program that controls a thermostat based on tenant law.

Do these objects have free will?

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InTheEndEntropyWins t1_j9ajhd1 wrote

>By this definition my dresser has freedom to act.

No it doesn't... How did you come to that conclusion.?

Edit: To clarify I define free will as "the ability to make voluntary actions in line with your desires free from external coercion/influence".

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