Philosophy Vocab #1

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Human Nature

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Basic qualities and tendencies all humans share. (Competition and Cooperation)

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Consciousness

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Awareness of self and surroundings. (Realizing you are thinking.)

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Identity Over Time

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What makes you the same person throughout life. (Childhood vs. Adulthood)

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Free Will

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Ability to make choices not fully determined by outside forces. (Choosing what to eat)

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Determinism

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The view that all events (including choices) are caused by prior events. (Domino Chain Effect)

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Moral Responsibility

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Being accountable for your actions. (Punishment for wrongdoing)