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Free Will and Determinism
1. Explain the difference between scientific and “soft” determinism. 2. What is the one miracle that would happen in a predeterministic universe? 3. Explain the difference between predestination and fatalism. How does the short characterization of the doctrine of fatalism in this chapter differ from the lexical definition of “fatalism”? 4. If our choices are not due to chance, reason, or causes...
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The article focuses on the issue of brain determinism, by examining two recent neuroscientific experiments (Libet’s and Haynes’ experiments about conscious acts). Such experiments aim to show a cerebral determination of the agent’s free choices. The author argues that even if their conclusions were true, that would not eliminate the common use of the concept of free will and the attribution of ...
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Abstract: According to the prophetic traditions Interpreting Qur’anic verses based on personal opinions is one of the important points that should be avoided. One of its examples is involving personal theological opinions and principles -which are merely unrevised personal inferences- in interpretation of Quran. Fakhr Razi, according to the Ash'arites, has a deterministic view. This is quite ...
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Psychopathic aggressive behavior is extremely antisocial and its destructiveness can be appalling. Throughout the past and still at present, psychopathy has been the topic of descriptive, psychodynamic, genetic and biological investigations. This article addresses the question of whether psychopaths are free in their decisional capacity or whether their criminal acts are subjected to determinis...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Ars Disputandi
سال: 2006
ISSN: 1566-5399
DOI: 10.1080/15665399.2006.10819927