Free Will or Determinism? by Graeme Nixon https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr Where are you? en-us 2017-02-02 10:41:01 UTC 2017-02-24 00:46:03 UTC hello@padlet.com Free Will (Libertarianism) graemenix https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151088824 2017-02-02 10:43:05 UTC https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151088824 Compatibilism graemenix https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151088899 2017-02-02 10:43:29 UTC https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151088899 Determinism graemenix https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151088928 2017-02-02 10:43:38 UTC https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151088928 https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151111164 if determinism is true, I see no reason to think it would be impossible to think about my options and to make choices based on which option seems best]]> 2017-02-02 12:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151111164 https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151127850 Some of us agree more with the idea of determinism because we are constantly being influenced by internal and external factors. Therefore all decisions are subconsciously pre-determined. ]]> 2017-02-02 13:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151127850 We do have free will but it is extremely influenced by multiple forces around us (third parties). https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151128862 2017-02-02 13:50:14 UTC https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151128862 We think that our backgrounds and experiences influence the decisions we make. Surface freedoms are easier choices for us to make, so harder choices are maybe the ones that are influenced more by our past experiences. https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151128983 2017-02-02 13:50:30 UTC https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151128983 Certain members in our group argue that free will exists if you believe it to exist. Free will allows us to apply blame and responsibility on those whom we believe have acted wrongly. However, some of us agree that physical laws are the reason behind why we act in a certain way. https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151129935 2017-02-02 13:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151129935 If we look at Determinism in a different way as 'not implying control or constraint' then it is easier to believe in Compatibilism where there is no conflict with Free Will and our actions are determined. https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151701238 2017-02-06 00:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151701238 https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151767580 I personally believe in free will but think that compatibilism is an easier concept to except that we do have free will to the extent that we have free will but that is dictated by our culture and background]]> 2017-02-06 10:47:14 UTC https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/151767580 https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/152419611 Free will is an illusion we have created for ourselves. In reality, all of our "choices" are infuenced by third party operatives. We are motivated to do things because we fear consequences. ]]> 2017-02-08 11:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/152419611 Looking at my own past life experiences, I believe that a lot of my experiences have been outwith my own control (determinism) and that I could not have done anything to change these. However, I do believe that I am here, on this course, completely of my own free will - but can only stay as long as conditions allow. Thus, I feel that we do have free will, but this is within the restriction of parameters that are determined by other factors/forces/people/events. https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/152461142 2017-02-08 14:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/152461142 https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/155934495 2017-02-24 00:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/graemenix/ssnb0cf4z3pr/wish/155934495