What are skeptical hypotheses? Why are they hard to refute? Why does that matter for forming skeptical arguments?

1. What are skeptical hypotheses? Why are they hard to refute? Why does that matter for
forming skeptical arguments?
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2. Explain the argument, found in Ayer and discussed in class, that free will requires
determinism. Explain the significance of this for compatibilist and libertarian positions.
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3. What is the problem of intentionality? How does it present a problem for the identity
thesis? Does it present a problem for physicalism in general?
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4. Explain the objection to utilitarianism from fairness (illustrated by the slavery case).
What principles underlie the objection? What problem does it show for utilitarianism, and
how does it do so? Is it successful?
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5. What is Mill’s distinction between higher and lower quality pleasures? Why is it
important? What role does it play in Mill’s defense of utilitarianism?
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6. What would Kant say you should do in the following case? Explain Kant’s reasoning
behind the advice.
You are an informant, who knows someone is guilty of a crime, but have no
evidence to prove it. Should you plant some evidence and then go to the police,
making sure the person will be arrested?
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