CU Kanes Piece First Order & Second Order Desires & Fischer & Ravizza Discussion
Question Description
1. From Kane’s piece (pp. 93-98): What is the distinction between first-order and second- order desires? In Frankfurt’s view, how do an agent’s first-order and second-order desires determine whether she acted freely?
2. How does Watson’s view of free will differ from Frankfurt’s? What is one of the main worries about Watson’s view of free will?3. How does Wolf’s view of free will differ from Watson’s? What is one of the main worries about Wolf’s view of free will?
4. Why do Fischer and Ravizza think that Sam is morally responsible for killing the mayor even though Sam could not have avoided killing the mayor (from the “Assassin” case on pp. 29-30)? Do you think they are right about this? Why/Why not?
5. Briefly explain the distinction Fischer and Ravizza make between guidance control and regulative control? Which of these kinds of control are compatible with determinism?
If you could answer each of these between 2-3 sentences that would be great. I will attach reading materials.
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