Philosophy / Unit 4 Philosophy 0167 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Frankfurt Cases
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The idea
Frankfurt cases: a hidden fail-safe would force the act if the agent wavered—but never fires. The agent could not do otherwise, yet seems responsible.
In practice
Jones decides on his own; Black's device, ready to compel, stays idle. Blame lands on Jones, alternatives or none.
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