"Freedom of the Will and the Concept of a Person" Discussion Questions

Harry G. Frankfurt
  1. According to Frankfurt’s terminology, what is a “second-order volition”?
  2. Frankfurt distinguishes the willing and the unwilling addict. Explain this distinction. What is Frankfurt trying to show with it?
  3. According to Frankfurt, what is it to be free with respect to one’s will?
  4. Why does Frankfurt hold that one can be morally responsible even if their will isn’t free?
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