Explain Frankfurt’s view that you are autonomous when there isno gap between your first and second-order desires. Explain it in4-5 paragraphs essay.
Hint: Sketch Frankfurt’s idea and explain why second-orderdesires are the key to autonomy. That is, explain why second-orderdesires may be unique to human beings and are more indicative ofour true self or distinctive nature and thus have an authority thatfirst-order desires lack. Give an example to illustrate someone whois autonomous when their second order desire endorses theirfirst-order desire. Provide another example of someone who is notautonomous because they desire to have different first-orderdesire.
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