To what extent does determinism diminish responsibility?

[Wootah]

Should we punish/reward people that cannot but behave a certain way?

If you are a hard worker should we still redistribute your wealth because others are not made that way?

To what extent does determinism diminish responsibility?

[Bust Nak]

Should we punish/reward people that cannot but behave a certain way?

Sure, as deterrent or incentive to influence behavior. Determinism is irrelevant here.

If you are a hard worker should we still redistribute your wealth because others are not made that way?

Assuming you mean taxation by redistribute ones wealth, I don't see why not. Perhaps I can reply a more detailed answer if you tell me why a hard worker should not pay tax because others are not made that way?

To what extent does determinism diminish responsibility?

We blame naturalistic entities without consciousness (land slide, weather and so on) all the time, If consciousness doesn't matter, then determinism shouldn't matter.

[JehovahsWitness]

Should we punish/reward people that cannot but behave a certain way?

No, I do not believe that would be just.




JW

[Wootah]

[Replying to post 2 by Bust Nak]

Sure, as deterrent or incentive to influence behavior. Determinism is irrelevant here.

Well determinism seems relevant. JW believes punishing someone that is determined would be unjust.

We blame naturalistic entities without consciousness (land slide, weather and so on) all the time, If consciousness doesn't matter, then determinism shouldn't matter.

I don't think anyone seriously blames a land slide. I've never seen one brought to court.

[JehovahsWitness]

Well determinism seems relevant. JW believes punishing someone that is determined would be unjust.

That is correct.

[Jashwell]

[Replying to post 4 by Wootah]

Civil action against the land is unlikely to discourage it from sliding in future.
I don't see why determinism is a big issue for responsibility.

[Bust Nak]

Well determinism seems relevant. JW believes punishing someone that is determined would be unjust.

Well, what is and isn't just is subjective. Can't really argue opinion. I will just point out the seemly contradictory acceptance of God punishing animals for the sins of man as just.

I don't think anyone seriously blames a land slide. I've never seen one brought to court.

That's because punishing soil will not influence its behavior.