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That’s not really answering the point. I know Hard Determinists have a lot of alibis for putting their heads in the sand, but I’m saying the “if I can in principle predict what you’re going to do, then you’re not free” argument makes no sense. Having no other option is a different HD objection that this question isn’t targeted at. However, to that point I would say that I fundamentally disagree with the HD (or broadly clockwork) conception of causality, especially since it seems to require Platonism or substance dualism for laws of nature, while natural causes (Aristotle) don’t require that.PW_246– PW_2462025-10-22 15:41:03 +00:00Commented Oct 22, 2025 at 15:41
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2In other words, you don't find their arguments convincing. Personally, I simply don't find them relevant, but I don't see any way to prove it one way or the other. Pick one; we're probably all wrong.keshlam– keshlam2025-10-23 14:10:38 +00:00Commented Oct 23, 2025 at 14:10
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2"I am a rock - I am an island..."Scott Rowe– Scott Rowe2025-10-23 22:49:47 +00:00Commented Oct 23, 2025 at 22:49
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