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| Continuation of
compatibilism topics |
| For this date |
Reading to do |
Things to do |
Submit Deadline |
| Thur. 10/15 |
No new reading. |
Complete the Midterm exam and
hand it in. |
Midterm Thur. 10/15 |
| Tue. 10/20 |
Machina, "Introduction
to Strawson".
Strawson, "Freedom and
Resentment" found online
here.
Or, for original pagination,
here (but this one is hard to print). |
This classic will
complete our reading on compatibilism. Write brief answers to these: 1) What
concept of moral responsibility is suggested by Strawson? 2) Why does his
position count as a version of compatibilism?
Here are the instructions for writing the second essay. It will be due 10/29, so plan ahead. |
Tue. 10/20 |
| V. Maybe we should give up on
libertarianism and compatibilism? |
| Thur. 10/22 |
Pereboom, "Hard Incompatibilism",
Chapter 3 in the text. Sections 1 - 5. And Fischer's response, pp. 185-188. |
Nothing to turn in. Read and
enjoy. Work on your essay. |
none |
| Tue. 10/27 |
Pereboom, as above, Section 6
through the end of the chapter. And Kane's response, pp. 172-175. |
There will be a quiz on the
Pereboom reading. |
Tue. 10/27 |
| Thur. 10/29 |
No new reading. |
Essay 2 is due.
Here are the class notes from today. |
Essay 2, Thur. 10/29 |
| Tue. 11/3 |
Reread Pereboom chapter, Sections
10 - 14 and Machina
on
morality without MR |
These sections of the text
present Pereboom's reasons for believing that abandoning MR entirely would
result in a better social situation. The Machina reading (that was already
discussed at the beginning of the semester) challenges some aspects of
Pereboom's argument, while agreeing with other aspects. |
None |
| Thur. 11/15 |
Class cancelled. |
Class cancelled. |
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| Tue. 11/10 |
Vargas, "Revisionism", in text.
Sections 1 - 3. |
The key is to get a handle on
what Vargas is up to, and how his project differs from those of the earlier
authors. You might ask yourself, Is this really a different approach to the
problem?
Here is a brief summary of the introductory
remarks made in class. |
None |
| Thur. 11/12 |
Vargas, "Revisionism", in text.
Sections 4 - 7. |
Try to summarize the key points
made in Section 4. Here is a summary of Sec 4 - 6. |
Thur. 11/12 |
| Tue. 11/17 |
Vargas, "Revisionism", in text.
Complete the chapter. |
Here are the Third Essay instructions. To
receive comments back in time to do some good, turn in on 11/19, or by
Friday 11/27. To turn in during the break, make arrangements by e-mail to
drop off, or send as attachment. |
Essay 3, 11/19 to 12/1 |
| Thur. 11/19 |
Review Vargas -- particularly
Sec. 7 - end. |
Class will be last one focused
specifically on Vargas' views. |
None
|
| Tue. 12/1 |
No new reading. Review as needed. |
Here are the Final Examination questions. Class will give you a chance to ask
about the questions.
Here are some quotes from Vargas
that Rick put together as a kind of summary of Sec. 4. |
Final exam due 12/10, 1
pm. |
| Thur. 12/3 |
No new reading. Review as needed.
Here are some notes summarizing Pereboom's arguments against MR. |
The plan is to show part of A
Clockwork Orange for discussion.
To turn in your final exam, slide it under the door at STV 341. Make sure
you have the right office door, and that your paper goes all the way in! |
none |
| To those graduating,
congratulations! To others, have a good break between
semesters. Keep safe. |
