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Free Will Verses Determinism as Revealed in Selections from the Fictional Literature
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A 10 page exploration of the short stories encompassed by Miguel de Unamuno and Eric Bentley in their books “Abel Sanchez and Other Stories” (Unamuno) and “Life is a Dream: (Bentley). Unamuno’s book contains the short stories “Abel Sanchez”, “The Madness of Doctor Montarco”, and “San Manuel Bueno, Matyr” while Bentley’s “Life is a Dream” encompasses translations of Calderon's “La Vida es un Sueño” (Life is a Dream), Lope de Vega's “Fuente Ovejuna” (Fountain of Youth), and Tirso de Molina's “Don Juan”. Each of these stories add insight to our understanding of the free will verses determinism debate. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPlifeDr.rtf

Free Will Versus Determinism as Prompted by the film Sliding Doors
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This 3 page paper examines the issue as it is presented in this 1998 film starring Gwyneth Paltrow. Several theorists are discussed, including Hume, in contemplating the issue. Karma is discussed as well. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Free Will, Determinism And Moral Responsibility
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This 7 page paper addresses the very complex question of: Can free will and moral responsibility coexist? Calling on such historical figures as Kant, Hobbes, Tolstoy, Spinoza, Hume and Locke, the writer define freedom of action and describes and defines the different models of determinism. The essay suggests that free will and moral responsibility can coexist even within one model of determinism. The writer also points out that Hume was a compatibilist, which follows the belief that there is no inconsistency between thinking that our actions are causally determined by factors outside our control, and thinking that we can be morally responsible and have free will. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Free Will: The Views of Hume and Locke
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This 5 page paper focuses on Hume's ideas about cause and effect. Locke's idea about power is duly noted and compared and contrasted with that of Hume. The concept of fate is discussed in depth and the issue of free will vs. determinism is at the center of that discussion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Freedom According to Dostoevsky and Mill
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This 5 page paper examines the ideas of both theorists as it respects freedom. It is thought that Mill's stance is more sensible. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Freedom According to Marx and Locke
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This 5 page paper compares and contrasts the ideas of these two theorists. Different notions of freedoms are highlighted. The paper argues that their notions of freedom are incompatible. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA309fre.rtf

Freedom According to the Great Philosophers
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This 7 page paper provides an overview of thought on freedom. Theories of Marx, Hegel and Kant are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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FREEDOM AND DETERMANISM
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This 6 page paper discusses the issues of free will and determinism as proscribed and argued by Dr. Richard Taylor in his book, Metaphysics. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: MBfreewill.rtf

Freedom and Rousseau's Social Contract
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This 5 page paper looks at Rousseau's Social Contract and his suggestion that while man is born free, he is really in chains. A contemporary example is discussed in light of his thinking. The issue where a woman was forced to drink breast milk due to heightened airline security is explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Freedom in Society
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This 5 page paper uses Mill's On Liberty to discuss the concept of freedom. Virtue is also discussed in the context of freedom. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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