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Moral responsibility while dreaming

Cowan, R. (2023) Moral responsibility while dreaming. Ergo, 10, 53. (doi: 10.3998/ergo.5190)

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Abstract

Are subjects ever morally responsible for their dreams? In this paper I argue that if, as some theories of dreams entail, dreaming subjects sometimes express agency while they dream, then they are sometimes morally responsible for what they do and are potentially worthy of praise and blame while they dream and after they have awoken. I end by noting the practical and theoretical implications of my argument.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Cowan, Dr Robert
Authors: Cowan, R.
Subjects:B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BJ Ethics
College/School:College of Arts & Humanities > School of Humanities > Philosophy
Journal Name:Ergo
Publisher:Michigan Publishing
ISSN:2330-4014
ISSN (Online):2330-4014
Published Online:29 February 2024
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2024 The Authors
First Published:First published in Ergo 10:53
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons license
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