09 Nov Do you believe that every event has a cause and that free actions are possible? If so, are these beliefs compatible?
Chapter 5
J-05: Do you believe that every event has a cause and that free actions are possible? If so, are these beliefs compatible?
J-06: What is your reaction to Sartre’s perspective on freedom? Do you find his view liberating and inspiring, or do you think it is disheartening and forlorn?
Chapter 6
J-07: Is there any way that you can tell whether you are awake or dreaming? Is Descartes right that he cannot tell the difference? Try to identify and explain at least two ways that dreaming experiences and waking experiences are different.
J-08: What does Kant mean by “Thoughts without content are empty, intuitions without concepts are blind?” Do you agree that at least some of your perceptions are conceptualized?
Instructions
Read the assigned reading from the chapter. Answer the questions with a response that is a minimum of 1-2 paragraphs.
Be sure to explain your answers and give reasons for your views. You should cite the textbook and use brief quotations and summaries from the textbook in your response. Do NOT use any other sources besides the textbook. (Number each Response with the Corresponding J-0 number please)
