Thanks finm, I agree, EA is far from uniquely vulnerable to determinism, as you say all action-guiding principles would be affected, I was just contextualising to the forum.
Yes, I think that’s a useful distinction, Harris labels these ‘determinism’ and ‘fatalism’ respectively, and so still believes our decisions matter in the sense that they will impact the value of future world-states.
That could work to reformulate the meaning of ought statements, though I still feel something important is lost from ethics if determinism is true.
Thanks finm, I agree, EA is far from uniquely vulnerable to determinism, as you say all action-guiding principles would be affected, I was just contextualising to the forum.
Yes, I think that’s a useful distinction, Harris labels these ‘determinism’ and ‘fatalism’ respectively, and so still believes our decisions matter in the sense that they will impact the value of future world-states.
That could work to reformulate the meaning of ought statements, though I still feel something important is lost from ethics if determinism is true.
Will have a look at the resources :)