Free Will - Short Answer

Question 1

Briefly present the argument The Clash

Answer 1

(A) The Universe is a deterministic system -> (B) No agent could ever perform an action besides the one that was performed
[B + (C) Could have done otherwise principle: an agent acts freely only if she could have performed another action besides the one she actually performed] -> (D) No agent ever acts freely
D + (E) An agent is morally responsible for an action only if she performs that action freely] -> (F) No agent is ever morally responsible for any action she performs

The Clash because plausible premises lead to an unacceptable conclusion

Question 2

Present and explain the compatibilist’s challenge in the context of debates about free will

Answer 2

Trying to reconcile the idea of free will with determinism
Compatibilism holds that determinism is true, and that some actions are free
Challenge: differentiate between the actions that are determined and free