free will and determinism Flashcards
1
Q
what is free will?
A
the idea that humans can make choices and their behaviour is not down to biological or external forces
2
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what is determinism?
A
the idea that behaviour is due to internal/external forces and not down to the individual’s free will
3
Q
what is hard determinism?
A
the view that ALL behaviour is down to internal/external forces
4
Q
what is soft determinism?
A
the view that behaviour can be predicted by internal/external forces but there is still personal choice involved
