Amna Whiston
Oxford-affiliated philosopher of mind and moral philosopher (libertarian on free will) who focuses on personhood, moral responsibility, and metaphysical questions about agency.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 47min
Free Will And Responsibility | Amna Whiston v Matthew Su hosted by Sam McKee
Amna Whiston, Oxford philosopher of mind who defends libertarian free will, and Matthew Su, Cambridge PhD researcher arguing a compatibilist-style account, spar over whether we truly author our choices. They spar about determinism versus alternative possibilities, courtroom and legal examples, science and levels of explanation, AI and philosophical zombies, personhood, temptation, mental health, and whether social conditions or laws enhance or restrict agency.
Sep 4, 2025 • 51min
Should AI be trusted with Moral decisions? | Cambridge & Oxford Philosophers Discuss
Philosophers Alex Carter from Cambridge and Amna Whiston from Oxford tackle the ethical quagmires of AI. They unravel the complexities of moral decision-making machines, questioning if AI can ever truly carry responsibility. The conversation spans the trolley problem, the implications of AI on human relationships, and the pressing challenge of intellectual property in a tech-driven age. As automation rises, compelling questions arise about the potential dehumanization in our society and the balance between technology and essential human qualities.
