An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 08 – Metaphysics 5 (Metaphysical Libertarianism) – Part 5: Are you a flesh-bot?
If we are merely following a script, then rebellion becomes impossible. Metaphysical libertarianism argues that true freedom is found in the ability to step outside the prescribed pattern, to make choices that defy the “puppet strings.” Even if freedom is imperfect, it’s real when we break the chain and act beyond the limits we’ve known. Philosophy doesn’t promise us perfect choices, but it invites us to make those imperfect, free choices again and again.
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