Manipulation, machine induction, and bypassing

Abstract A common style of argument in the literature on free will and moral responsibility is Manipulation Argument. These tend to begin with a case an agent deterministic universe who manipulated, say, via brain surgery, into performing some action. Intuitively, this not responsible for that Yet, since there no relevant difference, respect whether responsible, between manipulated typical universe, compatible truth determinism. In response, theorists have argued developed two sorts accounts difference: bypassing views, manipulator-focused views. Manipulator-focused views suggest difference concerns presence manipulator, whereas fact action issues from attitudes acquired way bypassed her capacities control over mental life. One sort used decide these machine induction, which just like manipulation case, yet change result natural force. Against received view, Xiaofei Liu argues such cases pose problems favor instead. This paper addresses Liu’s arguments, as well variety cases, concluding induction do provide motivation theorist adopt view.