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1042. Chrysippus' cylinder

Apr 22, 20223 min
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Episode description

Cicero introduces Chrysippus' example of a rolling cylinder as an analogy for the inner workings of the human will. This results in a defense of compatibilism about free will based on distinguishing internal from external causes.

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