Free Will and Determinism

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What is the primary implication of determinism on the concept of free will?

Free will is an illusion if determinism is true

What is the essential requirement for moral responsibility to have any meaning?

Free will

What is the main difference between determinism and indeterminism?

Determinism is predictable, while indeterminism is random

What is the purpose of Laplace's demon in the context of determinism?

To show that the appearance of randomness is due to our finite, limited brains Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of accepting either determinism or indeterminism as true?

We have no free will Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a truly free choice?

A choice that is made from multiple genuinely open options Signup and view all the answers

What is the main implication of determinism regarding free will?

Free will is an illusion. Signup and view all the answers

According to hard incompatibilism, what is the relationship between free will and determinism and indeterminism?

Free will is incompatible with both determinism and indeterminism. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument of compatibilism?

Free will is compatible with determinism. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the idea that free will is an illusion?

Free will skepticism Signup and view all the answers

What is the main argument of libertarianism?

Decisions are caused by us, and are uncaused causers. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of free will skepticism for society, according to the text?

Society would collapse without punishment. Signup and view all the answers

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