Philosophy of Mind · Term 2

Free Will vs. Determinism

Examining the philosophical debate over free will versus determinism, and the implications for moral responsibility.

Key Questions

  1. Evaluate whether human actions are truly free or predetermined.
  2. Predict the societal implications if free will were proven to be an illusion.
  3. Analyze the relationship between free will and moral responsibility.

CBSE Learning Outcomes

Class: Class 11
Subject: Philosophy
Unit: Philosophy of Mind
Period: Term 2

Suggested Methodologies

Philosophical Chairs

Two facing lines take positions; students switch sides when persuaded

20–40 min

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Human Barometer

Students position on a physical spectrum to show degree of agreement

10–25 min

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