Brainwashing, Free Will, and Being Yourself

What does it really mean to be autonomous?

This session explores philosophical debates about freedom, self-government, and authenticity through John Christman’s survey Constructing the Inner Citadel. We’ll examine whether our desires and choices are truly our own, how manipulation and social conditioning challenge autonomy, and why freedom involves more than mere non-interference.

During the meetup, we will review and discuss the following text together, focusing on its key ideas, examples, and ongoing controversies about autonomy in moral and political philosophy.

Constructing the Inner Citadel: Recent Work on the Concept of Autonomy by John Christman

If you want to order a drink beforehand, please arrive 10 minutes early.

See you!