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Determinism is the belief that every event is caused by a preceding event, the universe is governed by fixed physical laws, that there is no such thing as chance, and that there is one determinable future. Essentially, it is like a domino effect; the future of the universe has been determined by its physical laws ever since the big bang.
As a natural consequence, Hard Determinists believe that free will (the ability of humans to make choices), as a logical consequence, cannot exist in a deterministic universe.
A Libertarian (not the political party) believes that humans have free will and therefore determinism is wrong. A way to try to prove free will exists is answering the question:"could we have done otherwise"?
A Compatibilist believes that the free will can exist in a deterministic universe.
This is a topic to take seriously if we understand the implications. If we don't have free will, then this means that we cannot choose. And if we cannot make choices, and everything is decided by fate, how can we hold criminals accountable for their actions, or anyone accountable for bad actions?
What is your opinion on this?
As a natural consequence, Hard Determinists believe that free will (the ability of humans to make choices), as a logical consequence, cannot exist in a deterministic universe.
A Libertarian (not the political party) believes that humans have free will and therefore determinism is wrong. A way to try to prove free will exists is answering the question:"could we have done otherwise"?
A Compatibilist believes that the free will can exist in a deterministic universe.
This is a topic to take seriously if we understand the implications. If we don't have free will, then this means that we cannot choose. And if we cannot make choices, and everything is decided by fate, how can we hold criminals accountable for their actions, or anyone accountable for bad actions?
What is your opinion on this?