ext_32999 ([identity profile] keryx.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] keryx 2005-01-04 01:43 pm (UTC)

I don't think that recognizing that all personal choices have social context is remotely limiting to free will. To me, it's just the opposite - recognition of how your choices influence and are influenced by others is very empowering.

I'll admit it can lead to some serious navelgazing of the "why do I want this" variety, but I think we tend to err to the wrong side - to thinking that personal choice is entirely independent and inviolable.

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