Short Paper #7

 

1. Reread Chapter XXI of Book II of An Essay Concerning Human Understanding.

2. In your own words, give Locke's definition of the following terms:

will, volition, voluntary, involuntary, liberty, necessity, compulsion, restraint

For each definition provide an example or explanation. [Imagine that you have to teach someone else how Locke uses and understands these terms.]

3. Clearly, precisely, and cogently describe and explain Locke's position on the following two questions:
(i) Is the will free?
(ii) Is a person free to will?

 

 

 

 

Extra directions: Complete this homework on separate paper. Put your name on this sheet and staple this sheet to your answers. Remember to pledge your work!

 

 

 

Due: Thursday, March 18 at the beginning of class.

 

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