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The Argument from Human Nature

Description: The Argument from Human Nature is a philosophical argument that attempts to establish the existence of free will by appealing to the nature of human beings. It argues that humans have a natural inclination to make choices and that this inclination is evidence of their free will.
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What is the main premise of the Argument from Human Nature?

  1. Humans have a natural inclination to make choices.

  2. Humans are rational beings.

  3. Humans are free to do whatever they want.

  4. Humans are responsible for their actions.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Human Nature argues that humans have a natural inclination to make choices, and that this inclination is evidence of their free will.

What is the conclusion of the Argument from Human Nature?

  1. Humans have free will.

  2. Humans are rational beings.

  3. Humans are free to do whatever they want.

  4. Humans are responsible for their actions.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Human Nature concludes that humans have free will because they have a natural inclination to make choices.

What is one objection to the Argument from Human Nature?

  1. Humans are not always rational.

  2. Humans are not always free to do what they want.

  3. Humans are not always responsible for their actions.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

One objection to the Argument from Human Nature is that humans are not always rational, free to do what they want, or responsible for their actions.

How does the Argument from Human Nature relate to the problem of evil?

  1. The Argument from Human Nature provides a solution to the problem of evil.

  2. The Argument from Human Nature exacerbates the problem of evil.

  3. The Argument from Human Nature is unrelated to the problem of evil.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Argument from Human Nature exacerbates the problem of evil because it suggests that humans have free will, which means that they are responsible for the evil that they do.

Which philosopher is most closely associated with the Argument from Human Nature?

  1. René Descartes

  2. John Locke

  3. David Hume

  4. Immanuel Kant

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

John Locke is most closely associated with the Argument from Human Nature.

What is the relationship between the Argument from Human Nature and the Argument from Moral Responsibility?

  1. The Argument from Human Nature is a stronger argument than the Argument from Moral Responsibility.

  2. The Argument from Moral Responsibility is a stronger argument than the Argument from Human Nature.

  3. The Argument from Human Nature and the Argument from Moral Responsibility are equally strong arguments.

  4. The Argument from Human Nature and the Argument from Moral Responsibility are unrelated arguments.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Argument from Moral Responsibility is a stronger argument than the Argument from Human Nature because it does not rely on the assumption that humans have a natural inclination to make choices.

Is the Argument from Human Nature a valid argument?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. It is unclear whether the Argument from Human Nature is valid or not.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is unclear whether the Argument from Human Nature is valid or not because there is no consensus among philosophers on whether or not its premises are true.

Is the Argument from Human Nature a sound argument?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. It is unclear whether the Argument from Human Nature is sound or not.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is unclear whether the Argument from Human Nature is sound or not because there is no consensus among philosophers on whether or not its premises are true.

What are some of the implications of the Argument from Human Nature?

  1. Humans are morally responsible for their actions.

  2. Humans have the ability to choose between good and evil.

  3. Humans are free to create their own destiny.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Argument from Human Nature has a number of implications, including that humans are morally responsible for their actions, that humans have the ability to choose between good and evil, and that humans are free to create their own destiny.

What are some of the criticisms of the Argument from Human Nature?

  1. Humans are not always rational.

  2. Humans are not always free to do what they want.

  3. Humans are not always responsible for their actions.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Argument from Human Nature has been criticized on a number of grounds, including that humans are not always rational, that humans are not always free to do what they want, and that humans are not always responsible for their actions.

How does the Argument from Human Nature relate to the concept of determinism?

  1. The Argument from Human Nature is compatible with determinism.

  2. The Argument from Human Nature is incompatible with determinism.

  3. The Argument from Human Nature is unrelated to the concept of determinism.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Argument from Human Nature is incompatible with determinism because it suggests that humans have free will, which is incompatible with the idea that all events are causally determined.

How does the Argument from Human Nature relate to the concept of compatibilism?

  1. The Argument from Human Nature is compatible with compatibilism.

  2. The Argument from Human Nature is incompatible with compatibilism.

  3. The Argument from Human Nature is unrelated to the concept of compatibilism.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Human Nature is compatible with compatibilism because it does not require that humans have libertarian free will, which is incompatible with compatibilism.

How does the Argument from Human Nature relate to the concept of libertarianism?

  1. The Argument from Human Nature is compatible with libertarianism.

  2. The Argument from Human Nature is incompatible with libertarianism.

  3. The Argument from Human Nature is unrelated to the concept of libertarianism.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Human Nature is compatible with libertarianism because it does not require that humans have compatibilist free will, which is incompatible with libertarianism.

What is the significance of the Argument from Human Nature?

  1. The Argument from Human Nature is a powerful argument for the existence of free will.

  2. The Argument from Human Nature is a weak argument for the existence of free will.

  3. The Argument from Human Nature is an irrelevant argument for the existence of free will.

  4. None of the above.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Argument from Human Nature is a powerful argument for the existence of free will because it is based on the idea that humans have a natural inclination to make choices, which is a strong indication that they have free will.

What are some of the challenges to the Argument from Human Nature?

  1. The Argument from Human Nature relies on the assumption that humans have a natural inclination to make choices.

  2. The Argument from Human Nature is based on the idea that humans are rational beings.

  3. The Argument from Human Nature is based on the idea that humans are free to do whatever they want.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Argument from Human Nature faces a number of challenges, including the assumption that humans have a natural inclination to make choices, the idea that humans are rational beings, and the idea that humans are free to do whatever they want.

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