Asked by Jacqueline Segura on Jul 14, 2024
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Suppose Mary is a determinist but continues to insist that she has "free choice." What would you say in response to her?
Determinist
A person who holds that everything that happens is completely determined (or caused) by prior conditions and influences.
Free Choice
The ability or discretion to choose freely among different options without being limited or compelled.
- Comprehend the debates surrounding determinism, free will, and the nature of human autonomy.
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Alaina ThweniJul 19, 2024
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If Mary is a determinist then she thinks everything that happens, even our most carefully deliberated and (apparently)freely chosen actions, is totally caused, or determined, by a set of prior conditions and influences. This implies that there is no such thing as a "free choice" because no one ever "chooses" to do anything that he or she is not determined to do anyway.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the debates surrounding determinism, free will, and the nature of human autonomy.