Question 1

According to Churchland, the neural mechanisms that regulate self-control are fully known by scientists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The proponent of Frankfurt-style cases supposes that the presence of the counterfactual intervener does not alter the agent's capacities to respond to and react to reasons.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

According to Churchland, __________ is gradually revealing the mechanisms regulating human choices and social behavior.

Accepted Answer

A)  Neuroscience. 
B)  Behavioral biology. 
C)  Cognitive psychology. 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  Neuroscience. 
B)  Behavioral biology. 
C)  Cognitive psychology. 
D)  Both a and b

Question 4

According to Levy, agents can

Accepted Answer

A)  Only gain capacities to react to interventions. 
B)  Only lose capacities to react to interventions. 
C)  Both gain and lose capacities to react to interventions. 
D)  Neither gain nor lose capacities to react to interventions. 
A)  Only gain capacities to react to interventions. 
B)  Only lose capacities to react to interventions. 
C)  Both gain and lose capacities to react to interventions. 
D)  Neither gain nor lose capacities to react to interventions.

Question 5

Answer: good essay will:
Briefly describe Frankfurt's story about Black and Jones.
Evaluate this as a counterexample to the principle of alternative possibilities by explaining exactly why you agree or disagree with Frankfurt's conclusion.
Construct a counterexample to the principle of alternative possibilities of your own and explain why it shows the principle to be false.
-The libertarian holds that we can explain human action in the same way that we can explain all events that occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In Jillian's case

Accepted Answer

A)  The doctor is malicious. 
B)  The doctor saves the drowning person. 
C)  Jillian is drowning. 
D)  The presence of the doctor adds to Jillian's capacities. 
A)  The doctor is malicious. 
B)  The doctor saves the drowning person. 
C)  Jillian is drowning. 
D)  The presence of the doctor adds to Jillian's capacities.

Question 7

Nagel believes that free will can be compatible with determinism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the importance of Stace's point that philosophers who deny the existence of free will affirm it in practice?
Freedom or Determinism?
Steven M. Cahn

Accepted Answer

Stace's point about philosophers who den

Question 9

Nagel rejects the idea that

Accepted Answer

A)  Free will could be a philosophical illusion. 
B)  He is responsible for actions that he himself determines. 
C)  People are to some degree personally responsible for their choices. 
D)  Physical and psychological conditions completely determine his actions. 
A)  Free will could be a philosophical illusion. 
B)  He is responsible for actions that he himself determines. 
C)  People are to some degree personally responsible for their choices. 
D)  Physical and psychological conditions completely determine his actions.

Question 10

According to Stace, the problem of free will and determinism is

Accepted Answer

A)  Merely a verbal dispute. 
B)  Based on a confusion. 
C)  Not a real problem at all. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Merely a verbal dispute. 
B)  Based on a confusion. 
C)  Not a real problem at all. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 11

What is determinism? Explain one serious consequence of believing that the thesis of determinism is true.

Accepted Answer

good essay will:
Briefly describe the th

Question 12

Do you think that we can be morally responsible for our actions? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Yes, I believe that we can be morally re

Question 13

Summarize the significance of the case of Jillian for the debate over the principle of alternative possibilities.
Do We Have Free Will?
Patricia Churchland

Accepted Answer

The case of Jillian is significant for t

Question 14

According to Churchland, both free will and self-control are concepts we can usefully apply to other animals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Why does Frankfurt tell the story of Jones and Black? Does it serve its purpose well? Explain.

Accepted Answer

Frankfurt tells the story of Jones and B

Question 16

Regarding freedom of the will, James __________ it is true.

Accepted Answer

A)  Assumes. 
B)  Acts as if. 
C)  Attempts to prove. 
D)  Both a and b 
A)  Assumes. 
B)  Acts as if. 
C)  Attempts to prove. 
D)  Both a and b

Question 17

Determinism is the thesis that the past and the laws of nature necessitate everything that happens.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A Frankfurt-style case is supposed to show that an agent can be __________ for what he does despite lacking alternative possibilities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Morally responsible. 
B)  Legally responsible. 
C)  Morally and legally responsible. 
D)  Excused. 
A)  Morally responsible. 
B)  Legally responsible. 
C)  Morally and legally responsible. 
D)  Excused.

Question 19

With respect to causes, Hume believes that

Accepted Answer

A)  Some are necessary and some are not. 
B)  We infer them from the repeated conjunction of two events. 
C)  They originate in a single impression of one event following another. 
D)  Both b and c 
A)  Some are necessary and some are not. 
B)  We infer them from the repeated conjunction of two events. 
C)  They originate in a single impression of one event following another. 
D)  Both b and c

According to Churchland, the neural mechanisms that regulate self-control are fully known by scientists.

The proponent of Frankfurt-style cases supposes that the presence of the counterfactual intervener does not alter the agent's capacities to respond to and react to reasons.

According to Churchland, __________ is gradually revealing the mechanisms regulating human choices and social behavior.

According to Levy, agents can

In Jillian's case

Nagel believes that free will can be compatible with determinism.

What is the importance of Stace's point that philosophers who deny the existence of free will affirm it in practice? Freedom or Determinism? Steven M. Cahn

Nagel rejects the idea that

According to Stace, the problem of free will and determinism is

What is determinism? Explain one serious consequence of believing that the thesis of determinism is true.

Do you think that we can be morally responsible for our actions? Explain.

Summarize the significance of the case of Jillian for the debate over the principle of alternative possibilities. Do We Have Free Will? Patricia Churchland

According to Churchland, both free will and self-control are concepts we can usefully apply to other animals.

Why does Frankfurt tell the story of Jones and Black? Does it serve its purpose well? Explain.

Regarding freedom of the will, James __________ it is true.

Determinism is the thesis that the past and the laws of nature necessitate everything that happens.

A Frankfurt-style case is supposed to show that an agent can be __________ for what he does despite lacking alternative possibilities.

With respect to causes, Hume believes that

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Exam 5: Free Will

According to Churchland, the neural mechanisms that regulate self-control are fully known by scientists.

The proponent of Frankfurt-style cases supposes that the presence of the counterfactual intervener does not alter the agent's capacities to respond to and react to reasons.

According to Churchland, __________ is gradually revealing the mechanisms regulating human choices and social behavior.

According to Levy, agents can

In Jillian's case

Nagel believes that free will can be compatible with determinism.

What is the importance of Stace's point that philosophers who deny the existence of free will affirm it in practice? Freedom or Determinism? Steven M. Cahn

Nagel rejects the idea that

According to Stace, the problem of free will and determinism is

What is determinism? Explain one serious consequence of believing that the thesis of determinism is true.

Do you think that we can be morally responsible for our actions? Explain.

Summarize the significance of the case of Jillian for the debate over the principle of alternative possibilities. Do We Have Free Will? Patricia Churchland

According to Churchland, both free will and self-control are concepts we can usefully apply to other animals.

Why does Frankfurt tell the story of Jones and Black? Does it serve its purpose well? Explain.

Regarding freedom of the will, James __________ it is true.

Determinism is the thesis that the past and the laws of nature necessitate everything that happens.

A Frankfurt-style case is supposed to show that an agent can be __________ for what he does despite lacking alternative possibilities.

With respect to causes, Hume believes that

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