Weakness of will (akrasia): knowingly doing B when you judge A better. The puzzle: if we always act on what we think best, how is that possible? Socrates: it isn't. In the moment you sincerely misjudge B as better, so you don't know A is best. Aristotle: you do know A is better, but desire is a separate force that keeps that knowledge from governing what you do. Davidson: you judge A better all things considered but never reach the unconditional judgment that drives action. Holton: everyday weakness of will is abandoning a resolution, which differs from acting against your judgment. **2-MINUT…
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