Philosophy Quiz: Compatibilism

According to compatibilists, what is the view that some human actions are determined but can still be considered free?

• Hard determinism

• Libertarian free will

• Soft determinism

• Indeterminism

What is the Principle of Alternate Possibilities?

• An action is free only if the agent had no other choice

• An action is free if the agent had multiple choices

• An action is free if the agent had no control over the outcome

• An action is free only if the agent had complete control over the outcome

In a Frankfurt Case, can an agent be morally responsible for an action even if they couldn't have done otherwise?

• It is not clear from the information given

• It depends on the specific situation

• No, they cannot be responsible

• Yes, they can still be responsible

According to Patricia Churchland, what should we be asking instead of 'Am I free?'

• Am I determined by external factors?

• Can I escape determinism?

• How much control do I have?

• Do I have any choices?

What does Patricia Churchland's view focus on when assigning praise or blame for actions?

• The agent's level of determination

• The agent's external influences

• The agent's intentions

• The amount of control the agent has

What is the main critique of Patricia Churchland's view by libertarians?

• It does not address the deterministic nature of choices

• It does not consider internal factors

• It does not provide a clear definition of control

• It does not allow for any free choices