Monday, July 25, 2011

Will and Freedom of Choice

Diversification is, in itself, an indefinite process that requires specification to become determinate. For example, 'pluralization', in itself, does not distinguish between 'doubling', 'tripling', etc. Similarly, Will, the principle of Diversification in Experience, is, in itself, indefinite Motility that requires specification via, e. g. the positing of an Intention by Consciousness, to eventuate in concrete doing. Thus, conversely, the situation often characterized as a 'freedom of choice between X and Y' presupposes a more fundamental 'freedom', namely that from precondition C, an indefinite 'freedom', which X or Y can make determinate. In other words, the so-called 'freedom of choice' presupposes Will, which is the occasion of any specific selection process.

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