Free Will and Determinism

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Which philosophical concept suggests that our actions are predetermined by prior causes and events, leaving no room for free will?

  1. Compatibilism

  2. Determinism

  3. Libertarianism

  4. Existentialism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Determinism posits that our choices and actions are entirely determined by preceding events and circumstances, negating the notion of free will.

According to compatibilism, how can free will and determinism coexist?

  1. By defining freedom as the absence of external constraints

  2. By positing that determinism applies only to physical events

  3. By arguing that free will is an illusion

  4. By asserting that determinism is compatible with moral responsibility


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Compatibilists argue that determinism does not negate moral responsibility because our actions are still influenced by our values, beliefs, and desires.

Which philosophical school of thought emphasizes the inherent freedom and responsibility of individuals, rejecting the notion of predetermined outcomes?

  1. Existentialism

  2. Determinism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Stoicism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Existentialism emphasizes the importance of individual choice and responsibility, asserting that humans are free to create their own meaning and purpose in life.

In the context of free will and determinism, what is the term for the idea that our actions are influenced by factors beyond our control, such as genetics, environment, and past experiences?

  1. Compatibilism

  2. Determinism

  3. Libertarianism

  4. Externalism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Externalism suggests that our actions are shaped by external factors that limit our choices and influence our decision-making.

Which philosophical position asserts that free will is an illusion and that our actions are entirely determined by prior causes?

  1. Compatibilism

  2. Determinism

  3. Libertarianism

  4. Hard Determinism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hard determinism posits that our actions are predetermined by a chain of cause and effect, leaving no room for genuine free will.

According to libertarianism, what is the key factor that enables genuine free will?

  1. The absence of external constraints

  2. The ability to make choices based on reason

  3. The power to transcend physical determinism

  4. The capacity for self-determination


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Libertarians argue that genuine free will requires the ability to make choices independently of external factors and prior causes.

Which philosophical concept suggests that our actions are influenced by our values, beliefs, and desires, even within the constraints of determinism?

  1. Compatibilism

  2. Determinism

  3. Libertarianism

  4. Externalism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Compatibilism posits that our values, beliefs, and desires can influence our actions, even if those actions are ultimately determined by prior causes.

In the context of free will and determinism, what is the term for the idea that our actions are influenced by factors within our control, such as our values, beliefs, and desires?

  1. Compatibilism

  2. Determinism

  3. Libertarianism

  4. Internalism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Internalism suggests that our actions are shaped by internal factors, such as our values, beliefs, and desires, which influence our decision-making.

Which philosophical position asserts that free will is compatible with determinism, arguing that determinism does not negate moral responsibility?

  1. Compatibilism

  2. Determinism

  3. Libertarianism

  4. Existentialism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Compatibilism posits that free will and determinism are not necessarily mutually exclusive, and that moral responsibility can still exist within a deterministic framework.

According to hard determinism, what is the relationship between our actions and prior causes?

  1. Our actions are entirely determined by prior causes

  2. Our actions are partially influenced by prior causes

  3. Our actions are independent of prior causes

  4. Our actions are influenced by both prior causes and random factors


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hard determinism posits that our actions are completely predetermined by a chain of cause and effect, leaving no room for genuine free will.

Which philosophical concept emphasizes the importance of individual choice and responsibility, asserting that humans are free to create their own meaning and purpose in life?

  1. Existentialism

  2. Determinism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Stoicism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Existentialism emphasizes the inherent freedom and responsibility of individuals, rejecting the notion of predetermined outcomes.

In the context of free will and determinism, what is the term for the idea that our actions are influenced by a combination of internal factors (such as our values and beliefs) and external factors (such as our environment and past experiences)?

  1. Compatibilism

  2. Determinism

  3. Libertarianism

  4. Interactionism


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Interactionism suggests that our actions are shaped by a combination of internal factors (such as our values and beliefs) and external factors (such as our environment and past experiences).

Which philosophical position asserts that genuine free will requires the ability to make choices that are not causally determined by prior events?

  1. Compatibilism

  2. Determinism

  3. Libertarianism

  4. Existentialism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Libertarianism posits that genuine free will requires the ability to make choices that are not causally determined by prior events.

According to compatibilism, how can moral responsibility be maintained within a deterministic framework?

  1. By defining freedom as the absence of external constraints

  2. By positing that determinism applies only to physical events

  3. By arguing that free will is an illusion

  4. By asserting that determinism is compatible with moral responsibility


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Compatibilists argue that determinism does not negate moral responsibility because our actions are still influenced by our values, beliefs, and desires.

Which philosophical concept emphasizes the importance of individual choice and responsibility, asserting that humans are free to create their own meaning and purpose in life?

  1. Existentialism

  2. Determinism

  3. Utilitarianism

  4. Stoicism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Existentialism emphasizes the inherent freedom and responsibility of individuals, rejecting the notion of predetermined outcomes.

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