Determinsim

?
Autonomous Moral Agent
Someone who makes moral decisions freely. The opposite view to determinism
1 of 14
Blameworthy/ Moral responsibility/ Moral culpability
To be held morally responsible for a wrong or bad action or outcome
2 of 14
Compatibilism
The belief that it is possible to maintain both determinism and free will. Some aspects of our nature are determined whilst our free ability to choose is maintained [Soft Determinism]
3 of 14
Freedom/ Free will
The ability to make free, unhindered choices
4 of 14
Genes/ Genetics
We inherit 46 chromosomes from our parents. some argue this influences our behavior
5 of 14
Incompatibilism
Free will cannot be linked to determinism [Libertarian]
6 of 14
Libertarianism
The theory that humans are free to make moral choices and therefore responsible for their actions. Opposite of determinism
7 of 14
Predestination
The belief that God has decided who will enter Heaven and who will not {St Paul~Romans}
8 of 14
Soft Determinism
Some aspects of humans are determined (DNA) whilst others are not (choice) [Compatabilism]
9 of 14
Hard Determinism
We are not free and connot be held morally responsible for our actions
10 of 14
"Ought implies can"
Kant challenged determinsim on the basis of duty. If people aren't free the possibility of making moral decisions is denied {challenges predestination}
11 of 14
Psychology
One area of determinsim. Freud, Skinner and pavlov argued we are a product of our upbringing
12 of 14
Jean Paul Satre
Libertarian. "Man is not free to be free"
13 of 14
John Locke
A determinist who argued that humans were not free based on an example of a locked room
14 of 14

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

To be held morally responsible for a wrong or bad action or outcome

Back

Blameworthy/ Moral responsibility/ Moral culpability

Card 3

Front

The belief that it is possible to maintain both determinism and free will. Some aspects of our nature are determined whilst our free ability to choose is maintained [Soft Determinism]

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

The ability to make free, unhindered choices

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

We inherit 46 chromosomes from our parents. some argue this influences our behavior

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Religious Studies resources:

See all Religious Studies resources »See all Philosophy resources »