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The Argument from Fairness

The Argument from Fairness is a philosophical argument against the existence of free will. It states that if free will exists, then it is unfair for God to punish people for their sins, because they could not have chosen to do otherwise.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main premise of the Argument from Fairness?

  1. If free will exists, then God is unfair to punish people for their sins.
  2. If God is unfair, then free will does not exist.
  3. If people are punished for their sins, then free will does not exist.
  4. If free will exists, then people are not responsible for their actions.
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the conclusion of the Argument from Fairness?

  1. Free will does not exist.
  2. God is not fair.
  3. People are not responsible for their actions.
  4. Sin does not exist.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the main objection to the Argument from Fairness?

  1. The argument relies on a false definition of fairness.
  2. The argument ignores the fact that people have the ability to choose between good and evil.
  3. The argument assumes that God is a being who punishes people for their sins.
  4. The argument is based on a misunderstanding of the nature of free will.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How does the Argument from Fairness relate to the problem of evil?

  1. The Argument from Fairness is a version of the problem of evil.
  2. The Argument from Fairness is a response to the problem of evil.
  3. The Argument from Fairness is unrelated to the problem of evil.
  4. The Argument from Fairness is a cause of the problem of evil.
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which philosopher is most closely associated with the Argument from Fairness?

  1. John Stuart Mill
  2. David Hume
  3. Immanuel Kant
  4. William James
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