Document Type
Religion and Philosophy
Abstract
The concept of akrasia is the idea that one could consciously act against one’s own best interests. Socrates argues in Protagoras that akrasia is impossible against the replies of his interlocutors and presents a strong argument for why no one truly acts against their own interests. Nonetheless, it is intuitive for most people that one can act against one’s own interests if they are tempted strongly enough. In this essay, Socrates’ argument is challenged in favor of this intuition, and a possible case for akrasia is presented.
Recommended Citation
Pattillo, Bryce
(2021)
"An Argument for Akrasia,"
Global Tides: Vol. 15, Article 5.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.pepperdine.edu/globaltides/vol15/iss1/5
