Libertarianism (metaphysics)

Libertarianism or libertarianism (of English. Libertarianism to Latin libertas "freedom" ) denotes a position on free will that affirms this and rejects determinism, which she considers to be incompatible for free will in the philosophy of mind. Key points libertarischer approaches are the adoption of alternative courses of action in given circumstances ( "different ability" ) and the idea of ​​ultimate responsibility, that is, that it is " up to us " as we choose in a given situation.

Important contemporary representatives are Roderick Chisholm, Robert Kane and Peter van Inwagen, in German-speaking Geert Keil. The conception of freedom Immanuel Kant (the " asset [ ... ], to begin a series of events by itself" ) can also be classified under libertarianism, where it is not opposed in contrast to this determinism.

Conceptual history

The English term " Libertarian " has existed since the 18th century, the OED cites the earliest use William Belshams "Essays " (1789 ), this distinction between " libertarians, who says the Spirit choose the motives and the Necessarier, the insured, determine the motives of the spirit. "