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INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

Philosophy 104 — Fall Term 2021

Second Writing Assignment

Topics:

1. The Problem of Induction
In a clear, careful, sharply focused essay, explain Hume’s argument for the conclusion
that inductive arguments provide no justification at all for accepting their conclusion.
Do you think Hume’s argument is convincing? Explain why, or why not? Give a clear,
careful, sharply focused explanation of what you take to be the best response to
Hume’s argument. Do you think the response you have discussed is convincing?
Explain why, or why not. Hume, and many other philosophers, found Hume’s
argument to be very disturbing. Explain in detail how you think we should react to
Hume’s argument.

2. Free Will

In a clear, careful, sharply focused essay, explain what determinism claims, then
explain the additional claims made by “hard determinism”. Many philosophers have
thought that hard determinism is very disturbing; explain why. “Soft determinists” think
that free will is possible even in a completely deterministic universe. Give a clear,
careful, sharply focused explanation of what you take to be the best version of soft
determinism. Do you think that version of soft determinism is convincing? Explain
why, or why not. Explain “scientific libertarianism”. Do you think that scientific
libertarianism is less disturbing than determinism? Explain why, or why not.

Due Date:
The first draft of your paper is due on Nov. 10.

Approximate length: 1800 words
You should use your own words, rather than quoting or closely paraphrasing other
writers.