The Extent of Moral Responsibility (AQA A-Level Religious Studies): Quizzes
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What tension did Epicurus identify regarding free will?
What tension did Epicurus identify regarding free will?
Science tends to determinism, experience to free will
What is Hard Determinism?
What is Hard Determinism?
View that no one has free will because determinism is true
Why did Spinoza say we feel free?
Why did Spinoza say we feel free?
We are ignorant of all causes operating upon us
What is Laplace's demon?
What is Laplace's demon?
Intelligence comprehending all forces, knowing all future
What did B.F. Skinner's Psychological Determinism claim?
What did B.F. Skinner's Psychological Determinism claim?
All behaviour is product of genetics & environment
How did Aquinas' timeless God relate to free will?
How did Aquinas' timeless God relate to free will?
God sees all times timelessly but permits free choices
What does Libertarianism claim about humans?
What does Libertarianism claim about humans?
They are free moral agents despite restraints
Why did libertarians say complete freedom makes little sense?
Why did libertarians say complete freedom makes little sense?
It would lead to paralysis in decision-making
What is Hume's 'liberty of spontaneity'?
What is Hume's 'liberty of spontaneity'?
The ability to do what you desire
What phrase defines Compatibilism?
What phrase defines Compatibilism?
'Could have done otherwise'