PHILOSOPHY homework help

10/29/2021

INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

Philosophy 104 -- Fall Term 2021

Second Writing Assignment Topics: 1. The Problem of Induction In a clear, careful, sharply focused essay, explain Hume’s argument for the conclusion that inductive arguments provide no justification at all for accepting their conclusion. Do you think Hume’s argument is convincing? Explain why, or why not? Give a clear, careful, sharply focused explanation of what you take to be the best response to Hume’s argument. Do you think the response you have discussed is convincing? Explain why, or why not. Hume, and many other philosophers, found Hume’s argument to be very disturbing. Explain in detail how you think we should react to Hume’s argument. 2. Free Will In a clear, careful, sharply focused essay, explain what determinism claims, then explain the additional claims made by “hard determinism”. Many philosophers have thought that hard determinism is very disturbing; explain why. “Soft determinists” think that free will is possible even in a completely deterministic universe. Give a clear, careful, sharply focused explanation of what you take to be the best version of soft determinism. Do you think that version of soft determinism is convincing? Explain why, or why not. Explain “scientific libertarianism”. Do you think that scientific libertarianism is less disturbing than determinism? Explain why, or why not. Due Date: The first draft of your paper is due on Nov. 10. Approximate length: 1800 words You should use your own words, rather than quoting or closely paraphrasing other writers.