Philosophy essay

Compare and contrast the three leading theories of free will: (1) Libertarianism, (2) Hard determinism, (3) Compatabilism. Be sure to correctly summarize each view, and then provide your own analysis of which of these views is closest to the truth.
You must use at least two high quality sources (not Wikipedia, not news articles), but journals. Use this link to find articles:

http://libguides.brookhavencollege.edu/content.php?pid=131948&sid=1131609

Do not write on “political libertarianism” but rather the libertarianism that has to do with the metaphysics of freedom.

The word count for the essay is at least 800 words. 

EEO #1

To demonstrate awareness of the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities [Explain both the theory/position in question and an opposing theory/position. As I grade, I will ask myself, “How well did you explain both positions?”]

5 Demonstrates a clear and insightful awareness of the scope and variety of the works in philosophy by providing clear and full explanations of both positions.

4 Demonstrates a clear and reasonable awareness of the scope and variety of the works in philosophy by providing mostly clear and full explanations of both positions.

3 Demonstrates an adequate awareness of the scope and variety of the works in philosophy by (a) providing a clear and full explanation of one position and a poor explanation of the second position or (b) providing explanations for both positions that are unclear and/or incomplete.

2 Demonstrates a limited awareness of the scope and variety of the works in philosophy by (a) failing to provide an explanation for one of the two theories or (b) providing poor explanations of both positions.

1 Demonstrates little or no awareness of the scope and variety of the works in philosophy by (a) failing to provide an explanation for one of the two theories and (b) providing a poor explanation for the other position.

0 The essay was not on the topic or there was no essay at all

EEO#2

To understand those works as expressions of individual and human values within an historical and social context [Provide examples to illustrate how this theory/position fits into some historical and/or social context. As I grade, I will ask myself, “How appropriate are the references that utilize historical events or social issues? And what is the quality and quantity of these examples?”]

5 Demonstrates a clear and insightful understanding of how philosophical ideas/theories relate to their historical and social context by applying the ideas in the essay to social issues or historical events several times and in

relevant contexts.

4 Demonstrates a clear and reasonable understanding of how philosophical ideas/theories relate to their historical and social context by (a) applying the ideas in the essay to social issues or historical events once or twice in relevant contexts or (b) applying the ideas

in the essay to social issues or historical events several times but not always in

relevant contexts.

3 Demonstrates an adequate understanding of how philosophical ideas/theories relate to their historical and social context by applying the ideas in the essay to social issues or historical events once or twice an/or not always in relevant contexts.

2 Demonstrates a limited understanding of how philosophical ideas/theories relate to their historical and social context by applying the ideas in the essay to social issues or historical events once but not in a relevant context.

1 Demonstrates little or no understanding of how philosophical ideas/theories relate to their historical and social context by not applying the ideas in the essay to social issues or historical events.

0 The essay was not on the topic or there was no essay at all

EEO #3

To respond critically to works in the arts and humanities [Write an organized essay, that uses clear and coherent reasoning. Explain the objections of the opposing view. As I grade, I will ask myself, “How well do you explain the reasons for the two theories to oppose one another? And how clear and coherent is your overall presentation?”]

5 Demonstrates outstanding critical thinking by giving coherent and consistent reasoning. Also provides a clear presentation of opposing points of view and the reasons they differ.

4 Demonstrates reasonable critical thinking by using generally coherent and consistent reasoning. Also provides a clear presentation of opposing points of view and the reasons they differ.

3 Demonstrates adequate critical thinking by using some coherent and consistent reasoning that either contains clear weakness in reasoning or fails to provide a clear presentation of opposing points of view and the reasons they differ.

2 Demonstrates limited critical thinking by using some coherent and consistent reasoning that contains clear weakness in reasoning and fails to provide a clear presentation of opposing points of view and the reasons they differ.

1 Demonstrates little or no critical thinking by using incoherent and inconsistent reasoning that also fails to provide a clear presentation of opposing points of view and the reasons they differ.

0 The essay was not on the topic or there was no essay at all

EEO#4

To articulate an informed personal reaction to works in the arts and humanities [Explain your own personal reaction to the theories/positions in question. As I grade, I will ask myself, “How well did you explain why you believe what you believe?”]

5 Demonstrates an insightfully informed personal reaction to works in philosophy by

providing a well-thought out personal opinion.

4 Demonstrates a reasonably informed personal reaction to works in philosophy by providing a personal opinion that has some support, but needs a little more depth.

3 Demonstrates an adequately informed personal reaction to works in philosophy by

providing a personal reaction that has very little support and needs a lot more depth.

2 Demonstrates a limited informed personal reaction to works in philosophy by providing a personal reaction that has no support.

1 Demonstrates little or no personal reaction to works in philosophy by not providing a personal reaction.

0 The essay was not on the topic or there was no essay at all

EEO#5

To demonstrate knowledge of the influence of literature, philosophy, and/or the arts on intercultural experiences [Explain how the theories/positions at issue have influenced society and they way different people view themselves. As I grade, I will ask myself, “How well did this person explain the influence or impact of this philosophical theory/position on society?”]

5 Demonstrates insightful knowledge of the influence of philosophy on intercultural experiences by providing a clear and full explanation of the influence of this theory on society.

4 Demonstrates reasonable knowledge of the influence of philosophy on intercultural experiences by providing a mostly clear and full explanation of the influence of this theory on society.

3 Demonstrates adequate knowledge of the influence of philosophy on intercultural experiences by (a) providing an explanation of the influence of this theory on society that is unclear and/or lacks depth.

2 Demonstrates limited knowledge of the influence of philosophy on intercultural experiences by providing a poor explanation of the influence of this theory on society.

1 Demonstrates little or no knowledge of the influence of philosophy on intercultural experiences by failing to provide any explanation of the influence of this theory on society.

0 The essay was not on the topic or there was no essay at all

Grammar: [Avoid grammatical and spelling errors. As I grade, I will ask myself, “How good is the grammar?”]

5 Demonstrates skillful use of language by being free from most errors in grammar and mechanics. The essay is well organized and focused.

4 Demonstrates reasonable facility in the use of language by being free from most errors in grammar and mechanics. The essay is mostly organized and focused.

3 Demonstrates adequate facility in the use of language by containing some errors in grammar and/or mechanics. The essay is generally organized and focused with some lapses.

2 Demonstrates limited facility in the use of language by containing problems with vocabulary and several errors in grammar and mechanics. The essay is not organized and contains lapses in focus.

1 Demonstrates little or no facility in the use of language by containing problems with vocabulary and an unacceptable number of errors in grammar and mechanics. This essay is poorly organized and demonstrates little or no focus.

0 The essay was not on the topic or there was no essay at all