Competence, Options and Relations

Grazer Philosophische Studien 61 (1):179-195 (2001)
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Abstract

How much freedom of choice agents have in a society depends on two things: on the relevant alternatives they face, and on their capabilities to judge and make use of these alternatives. In this paper a third condition of freedom of choice is put on the list: relations. Social life very much depends upon the reliable fulfilment of expectations in relations. These expectations direct choice and may restrict or increase freedom. It is argued that not to be in relations of unjustified domination is a further condition of freedom for agents in a society.

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