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Metaphysics: The Ghost in the Machine.

Date Submitted: 02/07/2004 20:55:29
Length: 7 pages (1962 words)
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Metaphysics is defined as a branch of philosophy dealing with the most general principles underlying all reality and knowledge. Throughout history, philosophers have attempted to provide answers to metaphysical questions such as, "Am I ever free to choose and carry out a free act?" "What is this "I," this "self," that is supposed to originate my free choices?" In this paper, I will present an overview of strict determinism, soft determinism, and complete freedom. Are …

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…ever free to choose and carry out a free act?" In my view, the answer is no. Works Cited Lowe, E. J. "Self , Agency And Mental Causation." Durham University <http://www.stir.ac.uk/departments/arts/philosophy/cnw/webpapers/lowe1.htm> Best, Ben "A Case for Free Will AND Determinism" <http://www.benbest.com/philo/freewill.html> Kolak, Daniel; Martin, Raymond the Experience of Philosophy "Freedom and Determinism (209-219). Taylor, Richard.

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