Libertarianism

theory of universal determinism poses a challenge to free will, suggesting that all actions could be predicted. There are three positions on universal determinism: compatibilism and the two main versions of incompatibilism, hard determinism and libertarianism. In this paper, I will discuss these three positions, offering justifications and critiques of each to conclude that universal determinism is not as strong of an argument as it may seem at first glance, we can be certain we have freedom of…

Hudson and Spalding have different views on individualism, self-government, and libertarianism. Spalding knows that individualism is one of the founding principles that the United States is supposed to believe in. We are a country founded on doing things yourself and not relying on others to do them for you, being self-reliant is one of the biggest things that they believed in. He talks about being willing to work for the things you need and not relying on the rich or the government to take care…

“Libertarianism derives from the word ‘liberty’, and it means a person who advocates for being fiscally conservative and for maximizing individual civil liberty. A libertarian believes that each individual in entitled to live their life as they please in the…

Determinism, the opposite view to that of Libertarianism, argues that there cannot be any human freedom of choice or action. Therefore a determinist would agree that there is no free will. Determinism stems into two major philosophical theories of free will, Hard Determinism, and Compatibilism; Soft…

from Philosophy by James Rachels and Stuart Rachels titled “The Debate Over Free Will” is about the three arguments over free will. They are Determinism, Libertarianism, and Compatibilism. The Determinism argument is, as Rachels states, that our actions are manipulated by forces we cannot control. The second argument Rachels presents is Libertarianism which states that some actions we freely choose and that we are also not made to do so. The last argument is Compatibilism and according to…

The argument of free will is the embodiment of philosophical ideologies that allow individuals to wonder if they have control over their fate. While it is still unclear who or what is controlling someone’s actions, individuals need to recognize the importance of the ideology that surrounds the decision-making process of all individuals. Is one truly the master of their own decisions and express “free will”; determining their own destinies? Or are events in one’s life inevitable, as all…

A large and important topic in philosophy is the idea of what us, as humans, are in control of throughout our lives. Are we in control of every moment in our life, or is our life completely mapped out for us. This question leads us to two critical terms used by philosophers, free will and determinism. I will analyze these two theories and discuss different viewpoints that philosophers have regarding free will and determinism. I will explain how they interact with one another in an attempt to…

The War of Politics: Liberals vs Conservatives Democracy in the United States American is made up of two main political parties, republicans and democrats. The common view of each party breaks down to liberals (Democrats) versus conservatives (Republicans) (Wilson & Dilulio, 2005). Instead of both sides working together to create policies for the greater good of the country, it seems that each side would rather dig their heels in the mud and take a stand that the other should be more like them…

Free will is a voluntary act and by definition, it is being able to act on one’s own beliefs and desires. The question of whether or not humans have free will is one that has been discussed for centuries. Do we, as humans, have the ability to act at one’s own discretion? Before getting into free will and all the topic has to offer, it is important to understand the topics of freedom and determinism. When we discus freedom, we usually discuss the idea that each and every person has control of…

Libertarianism looks to the individual to make his or her own decisions about freedom. Ultimately, this perspective is one of extremism, as supporters allow any form of exchange so long as voluntary consent is freely given. In issue #3 of Luke Cage: Hero for Hire, this viewpoint is both exemplified and challenged through Cage’s pursuit of his hero for hire business. In alignment with libertarian perspective, Cage believes it is within his freedom to offer the benefits of his powers to others for…