The Philosophy of Free Will
Description: This quiz covers the philosophical concept of free will, exploring various arguments and perspectives on the topic. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Tags: philosophy free will determinism compatibilism libertarianism |
Which philosophical school of thought argues that all events are predetermined and that free will is an illusion?
According to compatibilism, free will is compatible with which of the following?
Libertarianism, in the context of free will, posits the existence of:
The concept of 'moral responsibility' is often discussed in relation to free will. What does moral responsibility entail?
Which philosophical argument contends that free will is an illusion because our actions are entirely determined by our desires and preferences?
According to the 'Frankfurt-style' counterexamples, what is necessary for an action to be considered freely chosen?
The 'Compatibilist Dilemma' highlights the tension between which two concepts?
Which philosophical position argues that free will is an essential component of moral agency and that without it, moral responsibility is meaningless?
The 'Argument from Ignorance' against determinism asserts that:
According to the 'Compatibilist Solution' to the free will debate, what is the key distinction between free and unfree actions?
The 'Hard Problem of Consciousness' is concerned with:
Which philosophical argument attempts to demonstrate that free will is an illusion by showing that our choices are influenced by factors beyond our control?
The 'Compatibilist Account of Moral Responsibility' maintains that:
According to the 'Principle of Alternate Possibilities', what is necessary for an action to be considered freely chosen?
The 'Argument from Quantum Mechanics' against determinism suggests that: