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ACTING AGAINST REASON: RE-EXAMINING WEAKNESS OF WILL FROM PLATO TO DONALD DAVIDSON
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Author(s):
DR. ARCHANA VERMA
Vol - 17, Issue- 4 ,
Page(s) : 230 - 238
(2026 )
DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/IRJMSH
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Abstract
The problem of weakness of will (akrasia or incontinence) has been known as a puzzle for philosophers, at least, if not earlier, since Plato. In general, a weak-willed action is an intentional action that the agent recognizes to be in conflict with her best evaluative judgment.
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