Topic Proposal

I am interested in writing my research paper on whether or not humans have control over their own actions. In my philosophy class we are studying this argument. I am interested in this topic in my philosophy class, and I would like to do further research. I do have a little knowledge of this topic since I am reading about it, but we are only using one source of research in my class. There are many arguments for and against the idea of free will, and I have not yet chosen a side. If I research this topic further, then I will be able to answer my question with a firm stance. I think that most people would care about this argument, because I believe most people think they do have free will over their actions. This is why it is an issue everywhere with all people. I have read a few arguments so far, and it is interesting to me how both sides pose strong cases. I would like to see what other authors, philosophers, and scientists have to say about this subject.

Response to Scott Russell Sanders' essay "The Men We Carry In Our Minds"

Scott Russell Sanders' essay, "The Men We Carry  In Our Minds", really got me thinking. In his essay, Sanders talk about how we view different sexes. I agree with Sanders, that how we view the opposite sex all depends on what kind of childhood we had. I, specifically, grew up learning that men have a strong sense of authority outside of the house. On the other hand, women were the leaders when it came to discipline and parenting. My father has a job where he is above others and is responsible for watching over coworkers in his section. However, when he used to come home from work my mother was always the one watching over me and my sister. In this sense, I grew up thinking that men had it easier than women. This is because my mother worked almost as much as my dad, but when they both got home from work my mom is the one who kept on working. My mom always seemed to have so many responsibilities, and I can remember thinking, "I am never going to have kids". I know now that my dad also had his share of responsibilities. As a child, though, I never envied the life my mom had, and I always dreamed of having a successful career so I wouldn't have to stay home and take care of the kids. I always viewed my mom as having alot on her plate, but I'm sure that if I grew up in different curcumstanses I would have different views.