Nonsocratic skepticism. A critical view on the relation between weakness of will and self-control

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The paper critically examines Watson's "Skepticism about Weakness of Will," focusing on the ambiguity surrounding the definition of weak-willed actions. It argues that Watson fails to clarify when a person is considered weak-willed and critiques his introduction of "self-control" as a potential solution, highlighting that it raises further questions about accountability and the ability to resist temptation. The discussion emphasizes the difficulties in determining when individuals should exercise self-control and the implications of our inability to define weak-willed behavior clearly.