Determinism in Philosophy: Concepts and Controversies
( 30 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Determinism
An overview of the concept of determinism, its importance in philosophy, and the controversies surrounding it.

Module #2
Defining Determinism
Exploring different definitions of determinism, including hard determinism, soft determinism, and compatibilism.

Module #3
The Historical Background of Determinism
A historical overview of deterministic ideas from ancient Greece to modern times, including the contributions of key philosophers.

Module #4
Causal Determinism
Examining the concept of causal determinism, including the idea that every event has a cause and that human behavior is the result of prior causes.

Module #5
Physical Determinism
Exploring the idea that the physical world is governed by determinate laws, and the implications of this idea for human behavior and free will.

Module #6
Biological Determinism
Investigating the role of genetics and biology in shaping human behavior, and the implications of biological determinism for free will and moral responsibility.

Module #7
Psychological Determinism
Examining the idea that human behavior is shaped by psychological factors, such as upbringing, environment, and past experiences.

Module #8
Social Determinism
Exploring the role of social and cultural factors in shaping human behavior, and the implications of social determinism for free will and moral responsibility.

Module #9
The Case for Determinism
Presenting arguments in favor of determinism, including the idea that determinism is necessary for science and that human behavior is predictable.

Module #10
The Case Against Determinism
Presenting arguments against determinism, including the idea that determinism undermines moral responsibility and the concept of free will.

Module #11
Compatibilism
Examining the idea that free will and moral responsibility are compatible with determinism, and the various forms of compatibilism.

Module #12
Libertarianism
Exploring the idea that free will requires indeterminism, and the implications of libertarianism for moral responsibility and the concept of self.

Module #13
Hard Incompatibilism
Examining the idea that free will and moral responsibility are incompatible with determinism, and the implications of hard incompatibilism for our understanding of human behavior.

Module #14
Moral Responsibility and Determinism
Investigating the relationship between moral responsibility and determinism, including the question of whether determinism undermines moral responsibility.

Module #15
The Implications of Determinism for Ethics
Examining the implications of determinism for ethical theories, including consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics.

Module #16
Determinism and the Law
Exploring the implications of determinism for the legal system, including the question of whether determinism undermines the concept of criminal responsibility.

Module #17
Determinism and Personal Identity
Investigating the relationship between determinism and personal identity, including the question of whether determinism undermines the concept of self.

Module #18
Determinism and Religious Belief
Examining the relationship between determinism and religious belief, including the question of whether determinism is compatible with religious views of human nature.

Module #19
The Scientific Case for Determinism
Presenting the scientific evidence for determinism, including the findings of neuroscience, psychology, and physics.

Module #20
The Philosophical Case Against Determinism
Presenting philosophical arguments against determinism, including the idea that determinism is incompatible with human dignity and autonomy.

Module #21
Free Will and Determinism in Everyday Life
Examining the practical implications of determinism for everyday life, including the question of whether determinism undermines personal autonomy.

Module #22
Determinism and Social Justice
Investigating the implications of determinism for social justice, including the question of whether determinism undermines the concept of moral responsibility.

Module #23
Determinism and Artificial Intelligence
Examining the implications of determinism for the development of artificial intelligence, including the question of whether AI can be truly autonomous.

Module #24
Determinism and the Nature of Reality
Investigating the implications of determinism for our understanding of the nature of reality, including the question of whether determinism is compatible with a deterministic universe.

Module #25
The Historical Debate over Determinism
Examining the historical debate over determinism, including the contributions of key philosophers such as Hobbes, Hume, and Kant.

Module #26
Determinism and the Mind-Body Problem
Investigating the implications of determinism for the mind-body problem, including the question of whether determinism is compatible with dualism.

Module #27
Determinism and the Concept of Chance
Examining the relationship between determinism and the concept of chance, including the question of whether chance events are compatible with determinism.

Module #28
Determinism and the Limits of Human Knowledge
Investigating the implications of determinism for the limits of human knowledge, including the question of whether determinism undermines the concept of free will.

Module #29
Determinism and the Implications for Human Flourishing
Examining the implications of determinism for human flourishing, including the question of whether determinism is compatible with the concept of human dignity.

Module #30
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
Planning next steps in Determinism in Philosophy: Concepts and Controversies career

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Determinism in Philosophy: Concepts and Controversies ( 30 Modules )

Determinism in Philosophy: Concepts and Controversies
( 30 Modules )