Metaphysics: The Ghost in the Machine.
Date Submitted: 02/07/2004 20:55:29
Category: / Social Sciences / Philosophy
Length: 7 pages (1962 words)
Category: / Social Sciences / Philosophy
Length: 7 pages (1962 words)
Metaphysics is defined as a branch of philosophy dealing with the most general principles underlying all reality and knowledge. Throughout history, philosophers have attempted to provide answers to metaphysical questions such as, "Am I ever free to choose and carry out a free act?" "What is this "I," this "self," that is supposed to originate my free choices?"
In this paper, I will present an overview of strict determinism, soft determinism, and complete freedom. Are …
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…ever free to choose and carry out a free act?" In my view, the answer is no.
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