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July 06, 2007

New book by Smilansky

Saul Smilansky has a new book out: 10 Moral Paradoxes. I can confirm that it is, not surprisingly, a fun and very worthwhile read. He doesn't directly engage with free will issues in this book, but there are chapters on punishment, moral worth, and moral badness. Good stuff- check it out!

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Yes, this is a very fine book. Congratulatons, Saul!

Thanks, Manuel and John, for the kind words. I can confirm that it's the usual sort of "crazy ethics" you've come to expect from that author, but the good news is that unlike with free will, this time illusion isn't necessary, and you can tell everyone about the paradoxes (yes, even your Mama!).

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