Free Will and Determinism
This topic explores the extent to which human behaviour is self-determined or driven by internal and external forces. Students will evaluate hard and soft determinism across different psychological approaches.
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This topic explores the extent to which human behaviour is self-determined or driven by internal and external forces. Students will evaluate hard and soft determinism across different psychological approaches.
Key Questions
- Are human beings truly free to choose their actions?
- What are the implications of biological determinism?
- How does the legal system view free will and moral responsibility?
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