Unraveling the Mystery of Free Will and Determinism

Unraveling the Mystery of Free Will and Determinism

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the detail and implications of free will, determinism, and compatibilism.

What do you already know about free will and determinism?

Defining Free Will

Free will refers to the ability to make choices without constraints, but is it truly free?

Determinism in Philosophy

Determinism proposes that all events, including human actions, are determined by previous causes.

Implications of Determinism

Discuss the implications of determinism on personal responsibility and moral accountability.

The Concept of Compatibilism

Compatibilism suggests that free will and determinism are compatible concepts.

Reconciling Free Will and Determinism

Explore strategies for reconciling the apparent conflict between free will and determinism.

Ethical Implications

Examine the ethical implications of free will, determinism, and compatibilism in various contexts.

Critical Thinking Exercise

Engage in a critical thinking exercise to apply the concepts learned to a real-life scenario.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.