Libertarianism believes that causal determinism is true.

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True
False
I think true

Whether or not we have free will seems to have implications for which of the following?
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a. Our idea of God
b. Our idea of the physical laws of the universe
c. Our sense of the morality of abortion
d. Whether we can be certain of anything
e. Our sense of moral responsibility and holding others accountable for their actions
I Think e

One argument in favor of libertarianism, says James Rachels, is the argument from experience. Which of the following best sums up this argument?
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a. We are free because determinism is true
b. We are free because we experience we are free each time we make a choice
c. We are free because God exists
d. We are free because of indeterminism
e. We are free because free will is compatible with determinism
I think b

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan believes in karma.
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True
False
I think true

John-Paul Sartre believes humans have free will.
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True
False
I think true

For the compatibilist, an act must be uncaused (i.e., not causally determined) in order to be a free act.
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True
False
I think false

Libertarians believe that human beings have free will.
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True
False
I think false

One argument in favor of libertarianism, says James Rachels, is the argument from accountability. Which of the following best sums up this argument?
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a. We are free because the idea of free will is ingrained in our thinking (about moral responsibility, etc.)
b. We are free because God exists
c. We are free because we desire to be free
d. We are free because we experience that we are free
e. We are free because the universe is indeterminate
I think a

Compatibilism is the doctrine that:
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a. Free will and determinism can co-exist
b. Determinism is true
c. Humans have free will
d. None of the listed
e. Humans do not have free will
I think a

At the end of his chapter, James Rachels concludes that the truth of causal determinism suggests we cannot have free will.
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True
False
I think False

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I'm sorry. The last question about causal determinism and Rachels. I really don't know. Was he a compatibilist? If so, you're right.

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That is correct! James Rachels argues that the truth of causal determinism does not necessarily rule out the existence of free will. He suggests that even if our actions are determined by factors beyond our control, we can still be considered free as long as we are able to act on our desires and intentions without external coercion. Therefore, the conclusion that we cannot have free will based solely on causal determinism is false.

To determine the answers to these questions, we can look at the beliefs and arguments of different philosophers. Let's go through each question and explanation:

Question 1: "Libertarianism believes that causal determinism is true."
Answer: False.

Libertarianism actually holds the opposite view and argues against the idea of causal determinism. Libertarianism believes in human free will, the belief that individuals have the ability to make choices and act independently of external forces or pre-determined causes.

Question 2: "Whether or not we have free will seems to have implications for which of the following?"
Answer: Our sense of moral responsibility and holding others accountable for their actions (option e).

The concept of free will has implications for our understanding of moral responsibility and how we hold individuals accountable for their actions. If individuals have free will, they are considered capable of making choices and are held accountable for the consequences of their actions. The absence of free will would challenge this idea of moral responsibility.

Question 3: "One argument in favor of libertarianism, says James Rachels, is the argument from experience. Which of the following best sums up this argument?"
Answer: We are free because we experience we are free each time we make a choice (option b).

James Rachels, a philosopher, presents the argument from experience in favor of libertarianism. This argument suggests that we believe in our own free will because we directly experience the act of making choices. Each time we make a decision, we feel a sense of agency and freedom in that decision-making process.

Question 4: "Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan believes in karma."
Answer: True.

Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, an Indian philosopher, scholar, and politician, believed in the concept of karma. Karma is a principle in Hinduism and Buddhism that posits that a person's actions in the present life will have consequences in future lives. It is a belief in cause and effect, where actions result in corresponding outcomes.

Question 5: "John-Paul Sartre believes humans have free will."
Answer: True.

Jean-Paul Sartre, a prominent existentialist philosopher, argued for the existence of human free will. He believed that individuals are responsible for creating their own essence through their choices and actions, and that humans have the freedom to determine their own paths and meanings in life.

Question 6: "For the compatibilist, an act must be uncaused in order to be a free act."
Answer: False.

Compatibilism is the philosophical belief that free will and determinism can coexist. It suggests that free will is compatible with causal determinism. According to compatibilists, free actions can be determined by an individual's desires, beliefs, and character, even if those actions are causally determined by external factors.

Question 7: "Libertarians believe that human beings have free will."
Answer: True.

Libertarians, as mentioned earlier, believe in human free will. They argue that individuals possess the capacity to make choices and act freely, independent of external determinants or causes.

Question 8: "One argument in favor of libertarianism, says James Rachels, is the argument from accountability. Which of the following best sums up this argument?"
Answer: We are free because the idea of free will is ingrained in our thinking (about moral responsibility, etc.) (option a).

Another argument in favor of libertarianism, as presented by James Rachels, is the argument from accountability. This argument suggests that the belief in free will and the associated ideas of moral responsibility and accountability are deeply ingrained in our thinking as human beings.

Question 9: "Compatibilism is the doctrine that:"
Answer: Free will and determinism can coexist (option a).

As mentioned earlier, compatibilism is the philosophical doctrine that holds that free will and determinism are compatible. It argues that even if our actions are causally determined, we can still have free will as long as our internal desires, beliefs, and character align with our determined actions.

Question 10: "At the end of his chapter, James Rachels concludes that the truth of causal determinism suggests we cannot have free will."
Answer: False.

James Rachels, in his chapter, argues against causal determinism and believes that we indeed have free will. He disagrees with the idea that determinism negates the existence of free will. Therefore, his conclusion does not align with the statement that causal determinism suggests we cannot have free will.