Question 1

Although the exact neural basis of self-control is not fully known, Churchland claims that relevant experimental details suggest the involvement of

Accepted Answer

A)  Fear responses by neurons in the amygdala. 
B)  Neurons sensitive to reward and punishment. 
C)  "Decision" neurons in the parietal regions of cortex. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Fear responses by neurons in the amygdala. 
B)  Neurons sensitive to reward and punishment. 
C)  "Decision" neurons in the parietal regions of cortex. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 2

Are you convinced that an agent can gain capacities in certain circumstances? Why or why not?

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Yes, I am convinced that an agent can ga

Question 3

Nagel claims that if determinism is true, then all our actions are

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A)  Inevitable. 
B)  Predictable. 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  Neither a nor b 
A)  Inevitable. 
B)  Predictable. 
C)  Both a and b 
D)  Neither a nor b

Question 4

The hard determinist believes that we are not morally responsible.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Levy provides his own kind of case, which he labels a

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A)  Frankfurt-style case. 
B)  Frankfurt-like case. 
C)  Frankfurt-enabler case. 
D)  Principle of alternative possibilities. 
A)  Frankfurt-style case. 
B)  Frankfurt-like case. 
C)  Frankfurt-enabler case. 
D)  Principle of alternative possibilities.

Question 6

Levy aims to show that the proponent of Frankfurt-style cases is not warranted in distinguishing between

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A)  The agent and the intervener. 
B)  The agent's capacities to respond or react to reasons and the context. 
C)  Gaining and losing capacities. 
D)  Abilities and capacities. 
A)  The agent and the intervener. 
B)  The agent's capacities to respond or react to reasons and the context. 
C)  Gaining and losing capacities. 
D)  Abilities and capacities.

Question 7

Free action, according to Stace, is incompatible with predictability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Explain how determinism might be thought to threaten our responsibility.

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Determinism is the philosophical idea th

Question 9

The hard determinist holds that

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A)  All actions must occur. 
B)  No action is free if it must occur. 
C)  We do not have free will. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  All actions must occur. 
B)  No action is free if it must occur. 
C)  We do not have free will. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 10

Levy concludes that

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A)  Context is important in matters of free will. 
B)  Agents can react to the presence of interveners. 
C)  Agents are unable to react to the presence of interveners. 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  Context is important in matters of free will. 
B)  Agents can react to the presence of interveners. 
C)  Agents are unable to react to the presence of interveners. 
D)  Both a and b

Question 11

According to Nagel, moral responsibility may be impossible even if determinism is false.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Critics of soft determinism

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A)  Claim it is essentially libertarianism. 
B)  Reject its denial of moral responsibility. 
C)  Claim it confuses sleep-walking with being under the influence of drugs. 
D)  Point out its ambiguous definition of "freedom." 
A)  Claim it is essentially libertarianism. 
B)  Reject its denial of moral responsibility. 
C)  Claim it confuses sleep-walking with being under the influence of drugs. 
D)  Point out its ambiguous definition of "freedom."

Question 13

Hume thinks we can directly experience an object's power to cause events.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Frankfurt's case of Jones and Black

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A)  Provides support for the principle of alternative possibilities. 
B)  Provides support for libertarianism. 
C)  Provides a counterexample to the principle of alternative possibilities. 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  Provides support for the principle of alternative possibilities. 
B)  Provides support for libertarianism. 
C)  Provides a counterexample to the principle of alternative possibilities. 
D)  Both a and b

Question 15

Churchland argues that we should understand free will in terms of the neurobiology of self-control. Do you find her argument convincing? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

Churchland's argument that we should und

Question 16

Clarence Darrow argued that Leopold and Loeb were not legally responsible for their actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the original impression of our idea of power or necessary connection?
The Dilemma of Determinism
William James

Accepted Answer

The original impression of our idea of p

Question 18

Explain the difference between Levy's voting case and the case of Jillian.

Accepted Answer

Levy's voting case and Jillian's case ar

Question 19

In Frankfurt's case, Jones

Accepted Answer

A)  Cannot act freely. 
B)  Intervenes to force Black's actions. 
C)  Decides to do what Black wanted him to do. 
D)  Has control over Black's actions. 
A)  Cannot act freely. 
B)  Intervenes to force Black's actions. 
C)  Decides to do what Black wanted him to do. 
D)  Has control over Black's actions.

Question 20

The libertarian about free will believes in limited government.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Although the exact neural basis of self-control is not fully known, Churchland claims that relevant experimental details suggest the involvement of

Are you convinced that an agent can gain capacities in certain circumstances? Why or why not?

Nagel claims that if determinism is true, then all our actions are

The hard determinist believes that we are not morally responsible.

Levy provides his own kind of case, which he labels a

Levy aims to show that the proponent of Frankfurt-style cases is not warranted in distinguishing between

Free action, according to Stace, is incompatible with predictability.

Explain how determinism might be thought to threaten our responsibility.

The hard determinist holds that

Levy concludes that

According to Nagel, moral responsibility may be impossible even if determinism is false.

Critics of soft determinism

Hume thinks we can directly experience an object's power to cause events.

Frankfurt's case of Jones and Black

Churchland argues that we should understand free will in terms of the neurobiology of self-control. Do you find her argument convincing? Why or why not?

Clarence Darrow argued that Leopold and Loeb were not legally responsible for their actions.

What is the original impression of our idea of power or necessary connection? The Dilemma of Determinism William James

Explain the difference between Levy's voting case and the case of Jillian.

In Frankfurt's case, Jones

The libertarian about free will believes in limited government.

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Exam 5: Free Will

Although the exact neural basis of self-control is not fully known, Churchland claims that relevant experimental details suggest the involvement of

Are you convinced that an agent can gain capacities in certain circumstances? Why or why not?

Nagel claims that if determinism is true, then all our actions are

The hard determinist believes that we are not morally responsible.

Levy provides his own kind of case, which he labels a

Levy aims to show that the proponent of Frankfurt-style cases is not warranted in distinguishing between

Free action, according to Stace, is incompatible with predictability.

Explain how determinism might be thought to threaten our responsibility.

The hard determinist holds that

Levy concludes that

According to Nagel, moral responsibility may be impossible even if determinism is false.

Critics of soft determinism

Hume thinks we can directly experience an object's power to cause events.

Frankfurt's case of Jones and Black

Churchland argues that we should understand free will in terms of the neurobiology of self-control. Do you find her argument convincing? Why or why not?

Clarence Darrow argued that Leopold and Loeb were not legally responsible for their actions.

What is the original impression of our idea of power or necessary connection? The Dilemma of Determinism William James

Explain the difference between Levy's voting case and the case of Jillian.

In Frankfurt's case, Jones

The libertarian about free will believes in limited government.

What Is Philosophy

The Elements of Argument

Knowing Vs Thinking

Mind

Identity

God

Moral Theory

Moral Problems

Society

Social Justice

Art

The Meaning of Life

Asian Outlooks

Filters