The Many Faces of Compatibilism 3800-MFC25-S
The seminar explores three major types of compatibilism: nomological (causal), logical, and theological. According to nomological compatibilism, free will and moral responsibility are compatible with nomological – particularly physical – determinism. Logical compatibilists maintain that there is no contradiction between the claim that some of our actions are free and the assertion that all true propositions about those actions have always been true. Within the framework of theological compatibilism, it is argued that we are able to act otherwise even if an essentially omniscient God exists. The seminar examines various arguments for and against these forms of compatibilism, while also reflecting on the interconnections among the three debates. Additionally, it assesses the relevance of the Darwinian perspective and the findings of neuroscientific research to certain aspects of these discussions.
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Efekty kształcenia
Students possess comprehensive and well-structured knowledge of:
– historical and contemporary theories and arguments in philosophical debates on compatibilism
– the definitions of physical determinism, logical determinism, causal compatibilism, logical compatibilism, the principle of universal causation, and the doctrine of fatalism
– the philosophical problem of the reality of the future and the block universe theory
– the analysis of modal expressions through the framework of possible worlds
– research methodologies in the humanities
– key dilemmas of modern civilization from a humanities perspective
Students:
– effectively search for, analyze, evaluate, select, and utilize information from both traditional and electronic sources
– read and interpret scholarly papers addressing various forms of compatibilism
– comprehend oral presentations of philosophical ideas and arguments in debates concerning different types of compatibilism
– accurately use newly acquired philosophical terminology
– analyze arguments for and against the compatibility of divine foreknowledge, physical determinism, and the eternity of truth with human freedom, identifying their key assumptions and theses
– identify relationships between different philosophical claims and theories
– choose appropriate argumentative strategies, construct critical arguments, and respond to counterarguments
– apply interdisciplinary knowledge from various branches of the humanities to creatively identify, formulate, and solve complex problems; in particular, they are able to formulate research hypotheses and draw conclusions based on the results of philosophical inquiry
– critically assess philosophical research outcomes and other creative works, including their contribution to the advancement of knowledge
– actively engage in academic discourse in the humanities
– are capable of initiating and leading debates
Students:
– are aware of the scope of their knowledge and skills, and recognize the need for continuous learning and professional development
– are prepared to critically assess their own contributions to the field of philosophy
– are open to new ideas and willing to revise their views in light of evidence and argumentation, while respecting those who hold opposing opinions
– organize their work effectively and critically evaluate its progress
– recognize the primacy of knowledge in addressing research, cognitive, and practical problems within the humanities
Kryteria oceniania
Regular attendance is a prerequisite for receiving credit for the seminar. To obtain a grade of 3.0, the student must submit a report on a paper assigned by the tutor. Doctoral students are required to deliver a presentation and actively participate in seminar discussions. To receive a grade of 4.0, the student must submit a report and give a presentation on one of the assigned seminar readings. To earn a grade of 5.0, the student must deliver a presentation and submit an essay on a topic closely related to the main themes of the seminar.
Number of absences: 4 in the entire academic year
Literatura
Balaguer, M. (2014). “Free Will.” The MIT Press.
Campbell, J.. Mickelson, K. M., & White, V. A. (Eds.). (2023). “A Companion to Free Will.” Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell.
De Florio, C., & Frigerio, A. (2019). “Divine Omniscience and Human Free Will: A Logical and Metaphysical Analysis.” Palgrave Macmillan.
Fischer, J.M., Kane, R., Pereboom, D., & Vargas, M. (2024). “Four Views on Free Will. Second Edition.” Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell.
Maoz, U., & Sinnott-Armstrong, W. (Eds.). (2022). “Free Will: Philosophers and Neuroscientists in Conversation.” Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Mele, A. R. (2009). “Effective Intentions: The Power of Conscious Will.” Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- (2008). “Free Will and Luck.” Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Mitchell, K. J. (2023). “Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will.” Princeton University Press.
Pendergraft, G. (2022). “Free Will and Human Agency: 50 Puzzles, Paradoxes, and Thought Experiments.” Routledge.
Pereboom, D. (2014). “Free Will, Agency, and Meaning in Life.” Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Sapolsky, R. M. (2023). “Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will.” Penguin Press.
Shaw, E., Pereboom, D., & Caruso, G. D. (Eds.). (2019). “Free Will Skepticism in Law and Society: Challenging Retributive Justice.” Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Timpe, K., Griffith, M., & Levy, N. (Eds.). (2019). “The Routledge Companion to Free Will.” New York: Routledge.
Vihvelin, K. (2013). “Causes, Laws, and Free Will: Why Determinism Doesn’t Matter.” Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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