Philosophy A-Level
Involuntary action
What Involuntary action means in Philosophy A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Involuntary action
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An action done under compulsion or through ignorance, and the agent is not held responsible, though regret distinguishes some cases.
Topics that use Involuntary action
- Normative ethical theories (AQA A-Level)
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