Question
What does Galen Strawson mean by "ultimacy argument"? A An argument that ultimate sourcehood is impossible in a deterministic world B An argument against the role of determinism and fatalism in human actions. C A suggestion that indeterminism is essential for free will D None of the Above
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A. An argument that ultimate sourcehood is impossible in a deterministic world
Explanation
Galen Strawson's "ultimacy argument" posits that for an individual to be truly morally responsible for their actions, they must be the ultimate cause of those actions. This is impossible in a deterministic world because every action is the result of prior causes.