Question

In what two ways can one object to any argument? (Which of those ways does a libertarian use?)

Answer 1

1) Explain two arguments for Libertarianism about free will, and objections
to those arguments. Do you think the Libertarian can offer good responses to those objections?

2) Summarize Strawson's "basic argument". Do you think this argument is convincing? Why or why not?

3) Explain Stace's "compatibilism", and the major objection to his view. What do you think of the response to this objection? Explain ad discuss.

4) What kind of thing does Descartes think that he is? How does he arrive at this conclusion? Do you think that his argument is successful - why or why not?

5) Ryle argues that Descartes commits a kind of mistake in arguing for substance dualism. What is this mistake? Explain and give an example