As this cold month as guest author comes to a close, I wish to thank Thomas once again for the privilege of posting my thoughts about free will and responsibility on Flickers. I know I didn't exactly set the comment threads on fire, but I felt that examining basic questions about the shape of the concept of free will, the vexed present place (or lack of it) for free will in the law, the boundaries of possible free will positions, and whether free will zombies should be treated as a matter of practicality the same or differently in a libertarian world (as best established by present epistemic means) might urge people to reframe their perspectives in some new big picture ways. I thank those that did take the time to read my longish posts and at least hear me out (and for the various shares and tweets of some posts), and especially to those who did comment. That meant a lot, and bless your hearts for that, whether you think you deserve that or not.
If you wish to provide some more feedback--especially on my zombies paper--please post after my stint or send me an email. But above all please support the impressive queue of scholars in forthcoming months, beginning with Gregg. I'll see you in comments!
Alan, thanks for a great month! I was reading from a distance--unfortunately my 5/5 load and the Central APA kept me from participating this month. Nervous to have to follow you. Great job!
Posted by: Gregg Caruso | 02/28/2015 at 12:41 PM
Alan,
I enjoyed reading your posts and it's refreshing to sense the passion you have for exploring the truth. Thank you!
Posted by: James Laird | 03/01/2015 at 09:04 AM
Thank you so much James.
Posted by: V. Alan White | 03/01/2015 at 02:20 PM
Whoops--missed your comment somehow Gregg! Believe me--between teaching and reeling from attacks on UW System by Walker, Taxes Ranger, February was one stressful month for us Cheeseheads too. But thanks so much for that--and break a leg!
Posted by: V. Alan White | 03/01/2015 at 06:05 PM