Weakness of Will
Agnes Callard discusses her theory of weakness of will and how it relates to aspiration, using the example of Russ Roberts' tendency to eat peanuts while reading. She explains the challenges of acting against one's better judgment and how her new theory builds upon previous research in the field.In this clip
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Agnes Callard on Aspiration
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