Metaethics: Moral Responsibility vs. Determinism
Description: Metaethics: Moral Responsibility vs. Determinism | |
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Which philosophical theory argues that our actions are predetermined by prior causes, and thus we lack moral responsibility for our choices?
According to compatibilism, moral responsibility and determinism are:
Libertarianism, in the context of metaethics, refers to the belief that:
Which philosopher is known for his influential work on moral responsibility and determinism, arguing that determinism does not negate moral responsibility?
The idea that our moral judgments and responsibilities are shaped by our social and cultural context is associated with which philosophical perspective?
According to hard determinism, our actions are:
Which philosopher famously argued that free will is an illusion and that our actions are entirely determined by our desires and aversions?
The idea that moral responsibility requires the ability to make choices that are not causally determined is known as:
Which philosophical position holds that moral responsibility is solely determined by the consequences of our actions, regardless of our intentions or motives?
The idea that moral responsibility is diminished or eliminated if our actions are the result of external coercion or manipulation is known as:
Which philosopher argued that moral responsibility is based on our ability to reflect on our actions and make choices in accordance with moral principles?
The idea that moral responsibility is diminished or eliminated if our actions are the result of ignorance or lack of knowledge is known as:
Which philosopher argued that moral responsibility is based on our ability to make choices that are not causally determined?
The idea that moral responsibility is diminished or eliminated if our actions are the result of mental incapacity or psychological disorders is known as:
Which philosopher argued that moral responsibility is based on our ability to make choices that are not causally determined?