3. Josh Knobe (Yale) talks about the "True Self"

Josh Knobe (Yale) talks about the "True Self"

Given what you describe, one's true self is an untouchable core that exists simply because it is the way you/they/we are (it's trueness is its purpose) and independent of conscious cooperation.

I disagree, and it may not be a valid reason, but I feel like it suggests that anything contrary to the 'trueness' is relegated to a 'the devil made me do it' status, instead of being acknowledged as an established manifestation of an individual's character (and by extension, true self) that is contrary to the belief that one has based on self awareness and idealism.

Once upon a time I drank the better part of a fifth of tequila with a work colleague. Although they expressed (and had previously expressed) an interest in NSA physicality, I explained that that I didn't want to stay over before we started drinking as the next day was a big one (my first acting in the position I'd been promoted to).

The colleague assured me that they processed alcohol quickly due to a prior surgery, and could drive me home later. As a male assured of safe transport, I went for the worm, so to speak, and drank deeply.

Well, I was soon told that I wouldn't be able to get a ride home, but could drive my colleague's car, in spite of my drunkenness and the fact that I had no idea of the route home.

According to your idea of true self, that I allowed my colleague to then take my pants off -and I failed to drive home (after saying previously), "No, I don't think this is a good idea, there's potential for awkwardness at work and its best we keep things professional" and succeed in maintaining my pants-on status- suggests that my true self wanted it.

No.

Drunk me was not so good when it came to upholding logic and reason, even when it came to issues that I had considered before in a more sober state of being.

This brings the idea of accountability, and if what you suggest is true, no one should be accountable for their actions, because they're simply following their true self with no motivation or purpose to do or act otherwise, and impervious to outside forces.

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