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The Philosophical Journey, 2/e
William Lawhead, The University of Mississippi
The Search for Ultimate Reality
Libertarianism
Multiple Choice Quiz
1
Which of the following is not generally considered to be a criticism of determinism?
A)
It undermines the idea of rationality.
B)
It makes unwarranted generalizations from a limited amount of evidence.
C)
It confuses the methodological assumptions of science with metaphysical conclusions.
D)
It relies on the existence of a very specific definition of God.
2
Which of the arguments below is not a positive argument for libertarianism discussed in your text?
A)
the argument from introspection
B)
the argument from the success of neuroscience
C)
the argument from deliberation
D)
the argument from moral responsibility
3
Agency theory is defended by
A)
Jean-Paul Sartre
B)
W. T. Stace
C)
Richard Taylor
D)
None of the above
4
The claim that we are "condemned to be free" was made by
A)
Jean-Paul Sartre
B)
W. T. Stace
C)
Richard Taylor
D)
Roderick Chisholm
5
Which of the following statements best captures what Sartre would say about the claim that cowardice is an unchangeable part of one's nature?
A)
It's an example of overestimating one's transcendence.
B)
It's an example of a realistic recognition in light of the overwhelming evidence of the truth of determinism.
C)
It's an example of failing to accept one's facticity.
D)
It's an example of bad faith.
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