Haji, IshtiyaqueHebert, Ryan2018-11-012018-11-012018-04-21Haji, I., & Hebert, R. (2018). Ability, Frankfurt Examples, and Obligation. The Journal of Ethics, 1-28.http://hdl.handle.net/1880/108943Frankfurt examples invite controversy over whether the pertinent agent in these examples lacks the specific (as opposed to the general) ability to do otherwise, and whether what she does can be obligatory or permissible. We develop an account of ability that implies that this agent does not have the specific ability to refrain from performing the germane action. The account also undergirds a view of obligation that entails that it is morally required or prohibited for an agent to perform an action only if she has the specific ability to do, and to do otherwise than, perform it. Therefore, in Frankfurt examples, it is neither obligatory nor impermissible for the relevant agent to do what she does.enUnless otherwise indicated, this material is protected by copyright and has been made available with authorization from the copyright owner. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.AbilitiesAccessibilityAlternatives, dual controlObligationjournal article10.1007/s10892-018-9267-310.11575/PRISM/33365