The Argument from Moral Responsibility

Description: The Argument from Moral Responsibility is a philosophical argument that attempts to demonstrate the existence of free will. It argues that if we are morally responsible for our actions, then we must have free will.
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What is the main premise of the Argument from Moral Responsibility?

  1. We are morally responsible for our actions.

  2. We have free will.

  3. Determinism is false.

  4. Compatibilism is true.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main premise of the Argument from Moral Responsibility is that we are morally responsible for our actions. This means that we can be held accountable for our choices and that we deserve to be punished or rewarded accordingly.

What is the conclusion of the Argument from Moral Responsibility?

  1. We have free will.

  2. Determinism is false.

  3. Compatibilism is true.

  4. Moral responsibility is an illusion.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The conclusion of the Argument from Moral Responsibility is that we have free will. This means that we are able to make choices that are not determined by our past experiences or our environment.

Which of the following is a common objection to the Argument from Moral Responsibility?

  1. The concept of moral responsibility is subjective.

  2. Determinism does not imply that we cannot make choices.

  3. Compatibilism is a viable alternative to free will.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of common objections to the Argument from Moral Responsibility. One objection is that the concept of moral responsibility is subjective. Another objection is that determinism does not imply that we cannot make choices. Finally, some philosophers argue that compatibilism is a viable alternative to free will.

What is compatibilism?

  1. The view that free will and determinism are compatible.

  2. The view that free will is an illusion.

  3. The view that determinism is false.

  4. The view that moral responsibility is subjective.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Compatibilism is the view that free will and determinism are compatible. Compatibilists argue that it is possible to have free will even if our actions are determined by our past experiences and our environment.

Which of the following is a common argument for compatibilism?

  1. The fact that we can make choices.

  2. The fact that we can hold people morally responsible for their actions.

  3. The fact that we have a sense of agency.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of common arguments for compatibilism. One argument is that the fact that we can make choices is evidence that we have free will. Another argument is that the fact that we can hold people morally responsible for their actions is evidence that we believe that they have free will. Finally, some compatibilists argue that the fact that we have a sense of agency is evidence that we have free will.

What is the main problem with the Argument from Moral Responsibility?

  1. It relies on the subjective concept of moral responsibility.

  2. It is based on a false dichotomy between determinism and free will.

  3. It ignores the possibility of compatibilism.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of problems with the Argument from Moral Responsibility. One problem is that it relies on the subjective concept of moral responsibility. Another problem is that it is based on a false dichotomy between determinism and free will. Finally, the argument ignores the possibility of compatibilism.

Is the Argument from Moral Responsibility a valid argument?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. It is unclear.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is unclear whether the Argument from Moral Responsibility is a valid argument. There are a number of problems with the argument, but it is also possible to argue that these problems can be overcome. Ultimately, the validity of the argument is a matter of philosophical debate.

What are some of the implications of the Argument from Moral Responsibility?

  1. If the argument is sound, then we have free will.

  2. If the argument is sound, then determinism is false.

  3. If the argument is sound, then compatibilism is false.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If the Argument from Moral Responsibility is sound, then it has a number of implications. One implication is that we have free will. Another implication is that determinism is false. Finally, the argument also implies that compatibilism is false.

Has the Argument from Moral Responsibility been successfully refuted?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. It is unclear.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is unclear whether the Argument from Moral Responsibility has been successfully refuted. There are a number of objections to the argument, but it is also possible to argue that these objections can be overcome. Ultimately, the success of the refutations is a matter of philosophical debate.

What are some of the most common criticisms of the Argument from Moral Responsibility?

  1. The concept of moral responsibility is subjective.

  2. Determinism does not imply that we cannot make choices.

  3. Compatibilism is a viable alternative to free will.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of common criticisms of the Argument from Moral Responsibility. One criticism is that the concept of moral responsibility is subjective. Another criticism is that determinism does not imply that we cannot make choices. Finally, some philosophers argue that compatibilism is a viable alternative to free will.

Which of the following is a common response to the criticism that the concept of moral responsibility is subjective?

  1. Moral responsibility is not subjective because it is based on objective facts.

  2. Moral responsibility is subjective, but this does not mean that it is not real.

  3. Moral responsibility is subjective, and this means that it is not a valid basis for an argument for free will.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

One common response to the criticism that the concept of moral responsibility is subjective is that moral responsibility is subjective, but this does not mean that it is not real. Subjectivity does not necessarily imply unreality.

Which of the following is a common response to the criticism that determinism does not imply that we cannot make choices?

  1. Determinism does imply that we cannot make choices.

  2. Determinism does not imply that we cannot make choices, but it does imply that our choices are not free.

  3. Determinism does not imply that we cannot make choices, and our choices are free.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

One common response to the criticism that determinism does not imply that we cannot make choices is that determinism does not imply that we cannot make choices, but it does imply that our choices are not free. This is because, in a deterministic universe, our choices are determined by our past experiences and our environment.

Which of the following is a common response to the criticism that compatibilism is a viable alternative to free will?

  1. Compatibilism is not a viable alternative to free will.

  2. Compatibilism is a viable alternative to free will, but it is not a satisfactory alternative.

  3. Compatibilism is a viable alternative to free will, and it is a satisfactory alternative.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

One common response to the criticism that compatibilism is a viable alternative to free will is that compatibilism is a viable alternative to free will, but it is not a satisfactory alternative. This is because compatibilism does not allow for the kind of freedom that is required for moral responsibility.

What is the most common criticism of the Argument from Moral Responsibility?

  1. The concept of moral responsibility is subjective.

  2. Determinism does not imply that we cannot make choices.

  3. Compatibilism is a viable alternative to free will.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The most common criticisms of the Argument from Moral Responsibility are that the concept of moral responsibility is subjective, that determinism does not imply that we cannot make choices, and that compatibilism is a viable alternative to free will.

Which of the following is the most common response to the criticisms of the Argument from Moral Responsibility?

  1. The criticisms of the Argument from Moral Responsibility are valid.

  2. The criticisms of the Argument from Moral Responsibility are invalid.

  3. The criticisms of the Argument from Moral Responsibility are partially valid.

  4. None of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The most common response to the criticisms of the Argument from Moral Responsibility is that the criticisms are partially valid. This means that some of the criticisms are valid, while others are not.

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