robin scripsit:
I would argue that with the possible
exception of unconscious reflexes, it is impossible to do something
without wanting to do it, but that's a controversial position.
The trouble with this formulation is that it depends on what is and
what is not an "action". For example, I cannot speak (neglecting
grunts) without wanting to speak, fair enough. But suppose the
room in which I am speaking is, all unknown to me, bugged by X.
Then do you think it would be appropriate to say that I wanted to
be heard by X? This seems bizarre and counterintuitive, yet given
the situation, being heard by X is an inevitable consequence of speaking.
Similarly, if I were shooting at a target behind which was standing
somebody (but I did not know that), and my bullet went through the target
and hit her, would you say that I wanted to hit her?