Transformative Experience by L.A. Paul
A philosophical exploration of life-altering decisions argues that some choices—such as becoming a parent, changing careers, or undergoing radical medical interventions—are both personally and epistemically transformative: they change who you are and can’t be fully understood in advance. Because you lack the relevant “what it’s like” knowledge and stable preferences beforehand, standard decision-theoretic approaches to rational choice break down. The work examines the limits of testimony and prediction about future selves and suggests alternative ways to decide under deep uncertainty, including valuing discovery, narrative considerations, and attitudes toward risk.
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- Published
- 2014
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- American
- Length
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- Pages
- 208-224
- Original Language
- English
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