Two Letters On Causation And Freedom In Willing

""Two Letters On Causation And Freedom In Willing: Addressed To John Stuart Mill"" is a philosophical work written by Rowland Gibson Hazard in 1869. The book is a response to John Stuart Mill's views on causation and freedom in the act of willing. Hazard presents his arguments in the form of two letters, which he addresses to Mill directly.In the first letter, Hazard critiques Mill's deterministic view of causation, arguing that it fails to account for the role of human agency in decision-making. He suggests that humans have the power to act freely and make choices that are not determined solely by external factors.In the second letter, Hazard focuses on the concept of freedom in willing. He argues that freedom is not simply the absence of external constraints, but rather an internal state of mind that allows individuals to act in accordance with their own desires and interests. He suggests that this internal freedom is essential for moral responsibility and accountability.Throughout the book, Hazard draws on a range of philosophical and theological sources to support his arguments. He engages with the ideas of Immanuel Kant, Thomas Aquinas, and others to develop his own perspective on causation and freedom in willing.Overall, ""Two Letters On Causation And Freedom In Willing"" is a thought-provoking work of philosophy that challenges readers to consider the nature of human agency and the role of freedom in moral decision-making.With An Appendix, On The Existence Of Matter, And Our Notions Of Infinite Space.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.