Compatibilism Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Free will and determinism section includes: determinist paradox; indeterminist account; compatibilism;

PHIL 201 QUIZ 3 Question 1 Which of the following is not a requirement for a good metaphysical theory? A. Factual adequacy B. Acceptance by the majority of philosophers C. Logical consistency D. Explanatory power Question 2 Which of the following statements are not true according to Hasker. A. Some philosophers consider religion to be irrational Religious authority is not a valid basis for philosophical assertions B. If religious authority were a valid basis for philosophical assertions, C...

PHIL 201 QUIZ 6 Question 1. Fideists argue that to think rightly about religious matters, one should put aside all religious commitments and be completely neutral. A. True B. False Question 2. If Miranda chooses to simply write off any criticisms of her religious views as simply being the product of coming from non-believers, she is acting like: A. A neutralist B. A naturalist C. A Christian D. A fideist Question 3 Since historians and sociologists sometimes study religious beliefs, th...

Question 1 1. Which of the following is not a requirement for a good metaphysical theory? Factual adequacy Acceptance by the majority of philosophers Logical consistency Explanatory power 3 points Question 2 1. Which of the following statements are not true according to Hasker. Some philosophers consider religion to be irrational Religious authority is not a valid basis for philosophical assertions If religious authority were a valid basis for philosophical assertions, philosophy no longer wo...

Question 1 1. Fideists argue that to think rightly about religious matters, one should put aside all religious commitments and be completely neutral. True False 3 points Question 2 1. If Miranda chooses to simply write off any criticisms of her religious views as simply being the product of coming from non-believers, she is acting like: A neutralist A naturalist A Christian A fideist 3 points Question 3 1. Since historians and sociologists sometimes study religious beliefs, they are also ...

Compatibilism is a fundamental philosophical context that humans can have both determined actions and a free will of their choice. In order to have a good understanding of compatibilism, one needs to know the elements of a free will. It entails a notion that every person has the ability to make a rightful independence and more free decisions. Nevertheless, various factors govern an individual’s free will. The paper analyzes the aspect of compatibilism and the aspect of the three that seems cor...

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About the history and methodology of psychology. A rather philosophical course. Changes may have occurred in the curriculum.