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[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I forgot to mention that Bob hates vanilla because it reminds him of his abusive aunt who would force him to eat vanilla ice cream while she watched, because she was on a diet and wanted to enjoy it vicariously.

Did Bob really have a choice? Or was his preference for chocolate an inextricable eventuality predetermined by a repeating cycle of abuse and trauma?

[–] MxM111@kbin.social 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Yes, he has chosen within available options according to the reasons you have described. Just because there is an explanation about the choice, it does not invalidate the existence of the choice. Acting according to your will is making choice.

It is the opposite that would indicate the absence of choice - if you out of free will wanted chocolate, but forced to take vanilla (by vanilla vigilante) - THEN you did not have a choice. But as long as you acting according to your preferences, it is your choice.