XiXiDu comments on Two straw men fighting - Less Wrong

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Comment author: wedrifid 09 August 2010 06:04:23PM 1 point [-]

For my part I think any philosopher (or teacher of philosophy) that trains themselves or their students into considering the truthfulness of freewill deserves a spanking. I'm not sure what the official name for that position is.

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Comment author: wedrifid 09 August 2010 07:10:19PM 0 points [-]

Are you being serious or sarcastic here? I'm confused.

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Comment author: wedrifid 10 August 2010 08:25:10AM 0 points [-]

What I rather wanted to say is, it makes sense to talk about being able to realize your goals.

It certainly does.