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What does Shafiei describe as a realistic utopia?
What does Shafiei describe as a realistic utopia?
- A society that requires radical change to function
- A vision for a better society that is both idealistic and achievable (correct)
- A concept without practical implications
- A perfect society that cannot be attained
How does activism relate to realistic utopias according to the content?
How does activism relate to realistic utopias according to the content?
- It only seeks recognition of existing inequalities
- It is solely about demanding radical reforms
- It offers a way to realize and strive toward these ideal societies (correct)
- It focuses on maintaining the status quo
What key principle does Hume associate with the concept of liberty?
What key principle does Hume associate with the concept of liberty?
- The restriction of personal choices
- Being able to act according to one’s own free will (correct)
- The influence of societal norms on personal decisions
- The pursuit of societal goals over individual desires
According to Hume, what does necessity imply?
According to Hume, what does necessity imply?
How does Hume view the relationship between liberty and necessity?
How does Hume view the relationship between liberty and necessity?
What fundamental belief does Strawson hold regarding moral responsibility?
What fundamental belief does Strawson hold regarding moral responsibility?
According to Churchland, what external influences affect our behavior?
According to Churchland, what external influences affect our behavior?
Which of the following best summarizes the core of Strawson's argument against moral responsibility?
Which of the following best summarizes the core of Strawson's argument against moral responsibility?
What aspect of free will does Churchland challenge in his argument?
What aspect of free will does Churchland challenge in his argument?
What conclusion can be drawn from both Strawson's and Churchland's arguments?
What conclusion can be drawn from both Strawson's and Churchland's arguments?
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Study Notes
Realistic Utopia
- A realistic utopia is a vision for a better society that is both idealistic and achievable.
- Activism is a crucial element in working towards these utopias and making positive societal change possible.
- The Movement for Black Lives exemplifies this principle by using realistic utopian ideals to guide its activism.
Free Will
- Hume defines liberty as the freedom to act according to one's own free will.
- For Hume, necessity means that everything that happens is caused by something prior.
- Hume believes liberty and necessity are compatible because their concepts can coexist.
Moral Responsibility
- Strawson contends that we cannot be morally responsible for our actions.
- He argues that if we are responsible for our actions, we must also be responsible for the factors that shape our actions, which are often beyond our control.
- Churchland also challenges moral responsibility by suggesting that our actions are determined by brain processes and neurobiology, influenced by factors outside our conscious awareness.
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