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Philosophy: Free Will vs Determinism

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Which statement best represents the Fundamental Incompatibility referenced in the content?

If every event is caused, then people cannot act freely. (correct)

Causes can exist without antecedent conditions.

Every event has a cause, and people can act freely.

Free will is compatible with determinism.

What conclusion can be drawn from the second argument regarding free will and causality?

Antecedent conditions determine all subsequent actions.

Some events are not caused, which suggests free will exists. (correct)

Free will is an illusion created by controlled circumstances.

All events are caused by antecedent conditions.

Which statement illustrates the essence of the Principle of Universal Causation (PUC)?

Every event must have a preceding cause. (correct)

Human decisions are influenced solely by external factors.

Each event can exist without a cause.

Some events can be caused by random chance.

What implication does the denial of Free Will Theory (FWT) suggest according to the arguments presented?

Individuals have no genuine agency over their actions. Signup and view all the answers

Which logical structure does the argument regarding incompatibility follow?

If P, then Q; therefore, not Q. Signup and view all the answers

Which element is essential for establishing the incompatibility between free will and determinism?

The belief that all actions stem from prior states or conditions. Signup and view all the answers

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Free Will and Determinism

The text explores the relationship between free will and determinism.
Determinism states that every event has a cause (Principle of Universal Causation).
Free will claims that sometimes people act freely (Free Will Thesis).
The text presents two incompatible principles: determinism and free will.
Two arguments are provided to demonstrate the incompatibility of free will and determinism:
- The first argument argues that if every event is caused, then our actions are predetermined, contradicting free will.
- The second argument argues that if people sometimes act freely, then not all events are caused, contradicting determinism.
Both arguments rely on the principle of Modus Ponens (MMP) to derive their conclusions.
The text emphasizes the clash between the two principles and suggests that they cannot coexist.

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This quiz delves into the complex relationship between free will and determinism. Explore the arguments surrounding these two incompatible principles and how they challenge each other. Engage with key concepts like the Principle of Universal Causation and Modus Ponens to deepen your understanding.