If having a choice means to be able to do either A or B, then determinism seems to imply
A)that there is no real choice.
B)that freedom of choice is an achievement.
C)positive freedom.
D)that people must be forced to be free.

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Determinism holds that all events, including human actions and choices, are determined by prior causes. Thus, if our choices are predetermined, then we do not have real freedom or choice in the sense that we can choose A or B freely. It may seem like we are making a choice, but in reality, we are simply following a predetermined path. Therefore, determinism implies that there is no real choice.

If Having a Choice Means to Be Able to Do