I have a question for the philosophers on this list. A serious question --
no, that's not oxymoronic with me: it regards the meaning of 'will' as used
by Kant and Nietzsche and Schopenhauer and, hell, just about every one of
those thought workers. I've never been sure what they're talking about when
they say "will". Do they mean the ability to make a decision? To choose a
course of action? Do they mean something along the lines of headstrong in
the desire for something? Do they mean being mean enough to look out for
numero uno first and foremost? Do they mean the determination, courage,
perseverance to effect their personal ambitions, needs and desires in and
onto the world? And if any of these are what they mean -- what does that
have to do with being autonomous or free?
Mike Geary
willless in Memphis
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