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Introduction to Philosophy: Compatibilism/Soft Determinism about freewill in humans
Introduction to Philosophy
Hi friends,
Now we turn to the redefinition of freedom required by soft determinism, also known as compatibilism. The idea is simple. If we redefine what free choice is, no longer the ability to differently than we did, we can escape the supposed tyranny of our brains, and declare us free as long as we are not insane internally or forced, manipulated or otherwise controlled externally.
So, please, if your brain permits, provide a single brief paragraph on whether you think you are controlled by your brain or you control your brain. Are you a Hard determinist--Baron De Holbach--a metaphysical Libertarian--Peter Van Inwagen--or a compatibilist like, for instance, Peter Singer? Say why.
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Cheers~
Dr. Lee Basham
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