Most people reject hard determinism, philosophy assignment help

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Most people reject hard determinism because they believe that we humans are not morally responsible for what we do. The British philosopher Galen Strawson has challenged the idea that we have full responsibility for what we do. Strawson presents the so-called basic argument: (1) We do what we do because of our character, and (2) we are not truly responsible for developing our character. Therefore, We are not fully responsible for what we do. Strawson points out that out character is formed by factors like education, parents, genes, historical events or which we cannot be said to have any control. Do you agree that we are not fully responsible for the development of our own character, or do you think that we make ourselves into that what we are.


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Running head: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

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Running head: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

Introduction
The character is defined as the general qualities of an individual that differentiates them
from other persons (Ohene 45). It can also be explained as the common traits of a person. Many
theories have been put in in place to try and explain what determines one's character. Many
scholars have different approaches that they use to define the origin of one's culture. According
to Strawson, there are two primary arguments concerning character. One, we do what we do
because of our character, and second, we are not responsible for the development of our
character. According to me, we are not liable for the development of our character. In my essay
am going to discuss some of the factors that lead to the development of our character. The
following are the factors that most contribute to the development of our culture.
Development of character
One, development of character is influenced by heredity factors (Paterson). Some traits
amongst individuals are substantially inherited from the previous generation. Heredi...


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