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May 17, 2026Philosophical StudiesOpen Access

Free will, luck and control

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JWJohn Wright

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Overview

Paper argues against the Luck Argument by examining how pleasure and pain influence decision making.

Key Points

  • The paper explores how responses to pleasure and pain challenge the Luck Argument against libertarian free will.
  • Analyzes responses to pleasure and pain in relation to libertarian free will.
  • Contrasts suggested approach with Alfred Mele's response to the Luck Argument.
  • Considers Seth Shabo's reformulation of the argument.
  • The suggested approach effectively addresses the Luck Argument.
  • Contrasting responses highlight different aspects of free will.
  • Focusing on pleasure and pain provides a strong framework for defending libertarian free will.

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John Wright (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a095b1b7880e6d24efe0d37https://doi.org/10.1007/s11098-026-02531-z
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