In your first case, you gave a classic example of experimental philosophy. I completely disagree with your characterization of the subject as non-philosophical . Proto-philosophical , I’d suggest. Concept mapping is an excellent starting point for recommendations on how to improve our understanding of problems that involve substantial conceptual confusion.
Google x-phi (yes it has a nickname ) and you’ll see plenty of work on free will, as well as plenty of metaphilosophical debate on its usefulness.
Up voted—great comment regardless of the above disagreement.
In your first case, you gave a classic example of experimental philosophy. I completely disagree with your characterization of the subject as non-philosophical . Proto-philosophical , I’d suggest. Concept mapping is an excellent starting point for recommendations on how to improve our understanding of problems that involve substantial conceptual confusion.
Google x-phi (yes it has a nickname ) and you’ll see plenty of work on free will, as well as plenty of metaphilosophical debate on its usefulness.
Up voted—great comment regardless of the above disagreement.