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What is free will?
What is free will?
The capacity to choose on our accord.
What is opposed to free events?
What is opposed to free events?
If we are not free, we would still be responsible for our actions.
If we are not free, we would still be responsible for our actions.
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What is one proposed definition of free will?
What is one proposed definition of free will?
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Which of the following questions are posed regarding free will?
Which of the following questions are posed regarding free will?
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In the example of Jake, what action does he want to undertake?
In the example of Jake, what action does he want to undertake?
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In the case of Jake shooting, we can blame him.
In the case of Jake shooting, we can blame him.
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Study Notes
Free Will
- Free will is defined as the capacity to choose on our own accord
- Free will is a unique aspect of human action
- It separates human actions from non-free events, such as: blinking, bowel movements, and rockslides
- Free will addresses questions about responsibility and desert; determining if people should be held accountable for their actions
- The text discusses the significance of free will in determining responsibility
- If humans lack free will, why would people be accountable for their actions?
- The goal is to precisely define free will to capture the essence of its meaning.
- The text considers a definition of free will as "the ability to do otherwise," which it finds problematic
- The text presents a problem with the definition. How does the ability to do otherwise fit with our understanding of the world?
Three Cases
- The text explores three possible cases for free will
- The first case: Jake wants to shoot someone and shoots. Can we blame him?
- The second case: Carlos wants to shoot but doesn’t. The text states that Jake shoots. Can we blame Jake?
- The third case: Carlos wants to shoot but doesn’t and Jake shoots instead.
- The text leaves the reader to consider if we can blame either Jake or Carlos.
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This quiz delves into the concept of free will, exploring its definition and implications on human responsibility. It examines whether individuals can be held accountable for their actions if free will is absent, along with alternative cases that challenge our understanding of moral responsibility. Engage your critical thinking as you navigate through these philosophical questions!
