Taught by David Denby, Distinguished Senior Lecturer of Philosophy at Tufts.Free will makes you a person. Without it, you are not morally responsible for your actions, and the projects and commitments that your actions express and that give your life meaning would not really be yours at all. On the other hand, it is a fundamental presupposition of science, everyday thought, and perhaps rationality itself that every event has a cause. The problem is that universal causation seems to be incompatible with freewill. Being a person means acting freely; an intelligible world in which rational action is possible means universal causation, but we can’t have it both ways!
More from Tufts Admissions
- 5:06What's in your inbox? 🌈 June 2022 ☀️Tufts' International Team receives many questions from around the world about the application process and international student life at Tufts, and we're here to answer some of the most frequently asked questions in our inbox. In this June episode, we’ll answer your questions about how to send in your transcripts, making the most out of your campus visit, and the options you have if you are unable to join us on campus.
- 0:37French Department: Professor Anne Christine Rice #shortsHave you ever wondered what a *real* *live* college professor is like? At Tufts, our profs are approachable and smart (but humble). We sat down with Professor Anne-Christine Rice to chat about her French classes!
- 4:27What's in your inbox? 🌷April 2022☀️Tufts' International Team receives many questions from around the world about the application process and international student life at Tufts, and we're here to answer some of the most frequently asked questions in our inbox. This month we’ll answer your questions about how to spend your summer, how to start your college search, and what courses to take senior year.
- 5:21What's in your inbox? 🌷April 2022 ☀️ Admitted Student Edition 🐘🎉Tufts' International Team receives many questions from around the world about the application process and international student life at Tufts. We're here to answer some of the most frequently asked questions in our inbox. This month we’ll answer questions about our favorite spots on campus, how to learn more about academic departments, and how to get even more excited about Tufts this April.
- 4:18Welcome to Tufts, Class of 2026!Congratulations on your admission to Tufts! We are thrilled to have you on campus. Please enjoy this video as a small glimpse into the world waiting for you on campus.Filmed and edited by Susannah Murray '24.
- 6:23Home @ Tufts: Hana '23Hana '23 shows off her space with her roommate as part of our Home @ Tufts series.
