Philosophy · 2nd Year · Philosophy of Mind and Self · 4.º Período
Free Will and Determinism
Students examine the debate between free will and determinism. They consider how these concepts impact moral responsibility and human agency.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Philosophy Strand 3.4: Explore the concepts of free will and determinism.NCCA Key Skill: Managing Information and Thinking.
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Students examine the debate between free will and determinism. They consider how these concepts impact moral responsibility and human agency.
Key Questions
- Do we truly have free will?
- Are our choices predetermined by prior events?
- How does free will relate to moral responsibility?
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