Graduation Year
Spring 2013
Document Type
Campus Only Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Philosophy
Reader 1
Suzanne Obdrzalek
Rights Information
© 2013 Clare E. Riva
Abstract
This thesis explores Aristotle's theories of habituation and voluntariness and their impact on his ability to attribute moral responsibility to agents. Ultimately, I conclude that Aristotle should drop his assertions that we are morally responsible for our states of character in order to accommodate a compatibilist view that will still allow him to attribute moral responsibility for action to agents.
Recommended Citation
Riva, Clare E., "Aristotle on Habituation, Voluntariness, and Moral Responsibility: To What Extent is Virtue Up to Us?" (2013). CMC Senior Theses. 548.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/548
This thesis is restricted to the Claremont Colleges current faculty, students, and staff.
