Explain Lockes account of personal identity, (2) Explain Reids objection, (3) Explain any possible responses that Locke might be able to make, (4) State whether such responses are plausible.

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question 1:
(1) C.A Campbell attempts to defend Libertarian Freedom against various challenges it faces, in particular, the threat of determinism and the seeming incoherence of libertarian freedom. Do you believe his defense is successful? Why or why not. In order to answer this question you need to: (1) Define Libertarian freedom and determinism, (2) Explain the problem determinism poses for libertarian freedom, (3) State and explain the Libertarian dilemma, (4) State and explain Campbell’s responses to the problems Libertarian freedom faces, (5) Evaluate whether you believe Campell’s defense is compelling.

question 2:

1.Thomas Reid argues that John Lockes theory of personal identity creates a logical contradiction. Do you agree? Do you think there is any plausible response that Locke can offer? In answering this question you need to: (1) Explain Lockes account of personal identity, (2) Explain Reids objection, (3) Explain any possible responses that Locke might be able to make, (4) State whether such responses are plausible.