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How to Have Freedom Without Free Will

March 8, 2016 Dominic Reichl

freedom without free will

I know, there's a lot of buzz about "free will" in science and philosophy. I've studied both and all I can say is that the entire debate is ridiculous—nothing but an intellectual's chance to act out his desire for public mental masturbation. Sure, freedom exists, and sure, everyone has a will. But putting these two concepts together doesn't make any sense. As Schopenhauer said, "Man can do what he wills but he cannot will what he wills." That's all there is to it. The whole debate should've … [Read more...]

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