Why Philosophers Disagree

Canadian Journal of Philosophy 23 (sup1):67-82 (1993)
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Abstract

Why is it that philosophers find it so hard to come to agreement? Many disputes that have gone on for centuries or even millennia are still unresolved, even though there has been increased conceptual sophistication on the part of the contending parties. Consider, for example, the question of free will, where libertarians still contest the field with determinists and compatibilists.

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Jack Smart
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