James Argues That Determinism Implies That Either Evil or Error

question 68

True/False

James argues that determinism implies that either evil or error is necessary.

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Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, knowledge—to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from one's own.

Private Experiences

Internal, subjective states that include thoughts, feelings, and perceptions, accessible only to the individual experiencing them.

Theory of Activation-Synthesis

A theory suggesting that dreams are the result of the brain trying to make sense of random neural activity during REM sleep.

Automatic Processes

Mental activities that occur without conscious effort or awareness, often due to habituation or practice.