Is Free Will Required for Moral Responsibility? That Is, If

question 9

Essay

Is free will required for moral responsibility? That is, if we do not have free will, would it follow that we are not morally responsible for what we choose and for what we do? Define your terms carefully. (What do you mean by free will? What do you mean by moral responsibility?) This question is a very advanced exercise.

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Definitions:

Negotiable Instruments

Written documents guaranteeing the payment of a specific amount of money, either on demand or at a set time, with the payee's name written on the document.

Notice

A formal communication or declaration given by one party to another, often required by law or agreement, to inform or warn of actions taken or impending.

Holder In Due Course

A holder in due course is a person who has acquired a negotiable instrument in good faith and for value, and thus has certain rights above the original parties to the instrument.

Stolen Check

A check that has been illegally taken from its rightful owner, potentially leading to unauthorized access to the owner’s bank account or financial loss.