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Is it really possible for us to choose other than we do? And, if not, why should that matter?
This series explores the concept of 'determinism', and whether it holds genuine implications for our everyday lives and societies. We'll touch on the themes of moral responsibility and generosity. We'll hear from many who've been heavily involved in these debates, as well as others who are merely stakeholders on the basis of being alive.
FYI: A few bonus episodes with 'extended interviews' to be deployed in the coming weeks.
~ Joe Sexton
https://www.joe-s-blogs.com/
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2. Moral Responsibility + Judgement
How much can people be blamed for their own wrongdoing? Is it unrealistic to think we might curb the extent to which we judge one another?
If the universe is taken to be essentially determined, then surely this impacts the way everybody's behaviour should be evaluated. Very often, people's ideas on determinism and free will go straight to issues of criminal justice and 'retribution', so we'll spend a good amount of time considering these. There's also some quick religious perspectives, and discussion related to one of the great incubators of human judgement - the schoolyard.
Guest list:
- Allan McCay - lawyer, deputy director at The Sydney Institute of Criminology
- Neil Levy - philosophy professor at Macquarie University
- Dean Griffin - student wellbeing leader at Clarendon College Ballarat
- Jana Christodoulou - senior facilitator at The Reach Foundation
- Muhammad Kamal - Islamic Studies professor at the University of Melbourne
- Peter Kurti - Anglican minister, senior research fellow at The Centre for Independent Studies
- Garion Priddis - doctor of philosophy
*If you find this topic too disorienting, please avoid!*
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Here's a link to a great article written by Allan:
https://lsj.com.au/articles/a-clockwork-orange-again/