Free will

Question 1

Explanation of free will 1

Answer 1

Humanistic approach to free will

Question 2

1 approach

Answer 2

Humanistic approach (Maslow, rogers)

Question 3

1 Free will AO1

Answer 3

All human behaviour is affected by our subjective experience and individual choices and these are the only factors that shape our behaviour

Humanistic approach states that as humans are qualitatively different they can only be understood on an individual level

Therefore, according to the humanistic approach, human behaviour is self-determined meaning we have free will and radical humanists argue for free will, where each individual has the power to make choices about their behaviour or actions

Question 4

Explanation of free will 2

Answer 4

Moral responsibility

Question 5

2 approach

Answer 5

Cognitive approach

Question 6

2 free will AO1

Answer 6

All behaviour is affected by our subjective experience and individual choices and these are the only factors that shape our behaviour

Individual choices and free will are based on the principle of moral responsibility, an individual is in charge of their own actions and choices to engage in behaviours that are morally acceptable

Society is also based on moral responsibility (e.g. legal system) where humans are accountable for their own actions, regardless of other (biological, learned or psychic) factors

Therefore, according to moral responsibility human behaviour is self -determined meaning we have free will

Moreover, society requires free will as if we reject free will, we must also reject responsibility and society would break down