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Compatibilism: Reconciling Free Will and Determinism

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What is the central idea behind compatibilism?

  1. Free will and determinism are mutually exclusive concepts.

  2. Free will and determinism can coexist and be reconciled.

  3. Determinism is the only valid explanation for human behavior.

  4. Free will is an illusion and our actions are entirely determined.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Compatibilism asserts that it is possible for both free will and determinism to be true simultaneously, challenging the traditional view that they are inherently contradictory.

Which philosopher is most closely associated with the development of compatibilism?

  1. David Hume

  2. Immanuel Kant

  3. John Stuart Mill

  4. René Descartes

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

John Stuart Mill is widely regarded as the most influential philosopher in the development of compatibilism, particularly through his work 'On Liberty' and his defense of individual freedom and autonomy.

What is the 'soft determinism' position within compatibilism?

  1. Determinism is compatible with free will if our actions are not coerced.

  2. Determinism is compatible with free will if our actions are not predetermined.

  3. Determinism is compatible with free will if our actions are not influenced by external factors.

  4. Determinism is compatible with free will if our actions are not the result of prior causes.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Soft determinism argues that determinism is compatible with free will as long as our actions are not coerced or forced upon us, allowing for a degree of individual agency and choice.

What is the 'hard determinism' position within compatibilism?

  1. Determinism is compatible with free will if our actions are not predetermined.

  2. Determinism is compatible with free will if our actions are not influenced by external factors.

  3. Determinism is compatible with free will if our actions are not the result of prior causes.

  4. Determinism is compatible with free will if our actions are not coerced.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hard determinism asserts that determinism is compatible with free will even if our actions are predetermined, arguing that our choices and decisions are still our own and not externally imposed.

What is the 'compatibilist libertarian' position within compatibilism?

  1. Determinism is compatible with free will if our actions are not coerced.

  2. Determinism is compatible with free will if our actions are not predetermined.

  3. Determinism is compatible with free will if our actions are not influenced by external factors.

  4. Determinism is compatible with free will if our actions are not the result of prior causes.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Compatibilist libertarianism combines elements of libertarianism (the belief in free will) and compatibilism, arguing that determinism is compatible with free will if our actions are not predetermined and we have genuine alternatives to choose from.

What is the 'agent causation' argument in favor of compatibilism?

  1. Our actions are caused by our own volitions and intentions.

  2. Our actions are caused by external factors beyond our control.

  3. Our actions are caused by a combination of internal and external factors.

  4. Our actions are not caused by anything and occur randomly.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The agent causation argument asserts that our actions are caused by our own volitions and intentions, rather than by external factors or prior causes, supporting the idea that we have genuine agency and control over our choices.

What is the 'alternative possibilities' argument against compatibilism?

  1. If determinism is true, then there are no genuine alternatives to our actions.

  2. If determinism is true, then our actions are not truly free.

  3. If determinism is true, then we have no moral responsibility for our actions.

  4. If determinism is true, then our actions are not caused by our own volitions.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The alternative possibilities argument challenges compatibilism by asserting that if determinism is true, then there are no genuine alternatives to our actions, undermining the notion of free will and moral responsibility.

What is the 'Frankfurt cases' thought experiment used in discussions of compatibilism?

  1. A series of scenarios designed to illustrate the compatibility of free will and determinism.

  2. A series of scenarios designed to illustrate the incompatibility of free will and determinism.

  3. A series of scenarios designed to illustrate the relationship between free will and moral responsibility.

  4. A series of scenarios designed to illustrate the relationship between free will and alternative possibilities.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Frankfurt cases are a series of thought experiments proposed by philosopher Harry Frankfurt, designed to illustrate the compatibility of free will and determinism by showing that even in cases where our actions are causally determined, we can still be held morally responsible for them.

What is the 'compatibilist theory of moral responsibility'?

  1. Moral responsibility requires that our actions be freely chosen.

  2. Moral responsibility requires that our actions be causally determined.

  3. Moral responsibility requires that our actions be in accordance with moral norms.

  4. Moral responsibility requires that our actions be intentional.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The compatibilist theory of moral responsibility asserts that moral responsibility requires that our actions be freely chosen, even if they are causally determined, as long as the choices are made without coercion or external manipulation.

What is the 'incompatibilist theory of moral responsibility'?

  1. Moral responsibility requires that our actions be freely chosen.

  2. Moral responsibility requires that our actions be causally determined.

  3. Moral responsibility requires that our actions be in accordance with moral norms.

  4. Moral responsibility requires that our actions be intentional.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The incompatibilist theory of moral responsibility asserts that moral responsibility requires that our actions be freely chosen, and that determinism is incompatible with free will, thus denying the possibility of moral responsibility in a deterministic universe.

Which philosopher argued that determinism is incompatible with moral responsibility in his work 'Freedom and Responsibility'?

  1. David Hume

  2. Immanuel Kant

  3. John Stuart Mill

  4. Peter van Inwagen

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Peter van Inwagen, in his book 'Freedom and Responsibility', argues that determinism is incompatible with moral responsibility, as it undermines the idea of genuine choice and agency necessary for moral accountability.

What is the 'compatibilist theory of agency'?

  1. Agency requires that our actions be freely chosen.

  2. Agency requires that our actions be causally determined.

  3. Agency requires that our actions be in accordance with moral norms.

  4. Agency requires that our actions be intentional.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The compatibilist theory of agency asserts that agency requires that our actions be freely chosen, even if they are causally determined, as long as the choices are made without coercion or external manipulation.

What is the 'incompatibilist theory of agency'?

  1. Agency requires that our actions be freely chosen.

  2. Agency requires that our actions be causally determined.

  3. Agency requires that our actions be in accordance with moral norms.

  4. Agency requires that our actions be intentional.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The incompatibilist theory of agency asserts that agency requires that our actions be freely chosen, and that determinism is incompatible with free will, thus denying the possibility of genuine agency in a deterministic universe.

Which philosopher argued that determinism is incompatible with agency in his work 'The Concept of Mind'?

  1. David Hume

  2. Immanuel Kant

  3. Gilbert Ryle

  4. Donald Davidson

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gilbert Ryle, in his book 'The Concept of Mind', argues that determinism is incompatible with agency, as it undermines the idea of genuine choice and intentionality necessary for agency.

What is the 'compatibilist theory of freedom'?

  1. Freedom requires that our actions be freely chosen.

  2. Freedom requires that our actions be causally determined.

  3. Freedom requires that our actions be in accordance with moral norms.

  4. Freedom requires that our actions be intentional.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The compatibilist theory of freedom asserts that freedom requires that our actions be freely chosen, even if they are causally determined, as long as the choices are made without coercion or external manipulation.

What is the 'incompatibilist theory of freedom'?

  1. Freedom requires that our actions be freely chosen.

  2. Freedom requires that our actions be causally determined.

  3. Freedom requires that our actions be in accordance with moral norms.

  4. Freedom requires that our actions be intentional.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The incompatibilist theory of freedom asserts that freedom requires that our actions be freely chosen, and that determinism is incompatible with free will, thus denying the possibility of genuine freedom in a deterministic universe.

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