Determinism Vs Free Will

Question 1

What is Determinism?

Answer 1

It is the view that free will is an illusion, and that our behaviour is governed by internal or external forces over which we have no control.

Question 2

What is Free Will?

Answer 2

Is the idea that we can play an active role and have choice in how we behave. The assumption is that individuals are free to choose their behaviour and are self-determined.

Question 3

What approach relates to Free Will?

Answer 3

The humanistic approach - Self Actualisation

Question 4

What is Hard Determinism?

Answer 4

The view that forces outside of our control shape our behaviour. Hard determinism is seen as incompatible with free will.

Question 5

What is Soft Determinism?

Answer 5

The view that behaviour is constrained by the environment or biological make-up, but only to a certain extent and that there is an element of free will in all behaviour.

Question 6

What approach is related to Soft Determinism?

Answer 6

SLT approach - Social Learning Theory - Attention, Retention, Motivstion, Reproduction
Cognitive approach - Brain computer analogy