R. E. Hobart on Compatibilism of Free Will and Determinism

Hobart defends the view that free will and determinism are compatible, and in addition freedom actually requires determinism. He provides a few classic arguments for his view, including one that asserts that having a power to do something implies determinism. He also argues that responsibility requires determinism. I close with a few brief criticisms that are developed more thoroughly in other videos.
By Dr. Gordon Pettit; subscribe @gordonpettit; see more at gordonpettit.org

[@tesfayerobeletesfaye2480]

Thank you so much! ❤ I've gained a lot from your KZbin lectures! Could you recommend some books on free will, ranging from introductory to advanced levels?

[@GordonPettit]

I recommend that you explore the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy online. In particular you can go to plato.stanford.edu/entries/freewill/ The article includes an extensive bibliography.

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What does determination mean ?

[@GordonPettit]

Determinism: for any given state of affairs, there is just one physically possible future