The question of whether we actually have free will or whether it is, inversely, only an illusion of choice has been part of the philosophers' debate for years. One way, it is assumed that free will is an illusion driven by neurological and psychological, that our choices are sculpted by a combinatioRead more
The question of whether we actually have free will or whether it is, inversely, only an illusion of choice has been part of the philosophers’ debate for years. One way, it is assumed that free will is an illusion driven by neurological and psychological, that our choices are sculpted by a combination of genetics, environment, and prior experiences—leaving very little room for autonomous decision-making.
Although free-will theorists agree that all these factors have an influence, a person still has the capacity to make choices and exercise personal agency. They propose that even though manifold factors have an influence on our decisions, reflection, deliberation, and the act in accordance with values are characteristics pointing to the reality of free will.
It has been shown neuroscientifically that brain activity can set choices before we consciously become aware of them; some have used this as a case against free will. Others, however, argue that consciousness performs the role of shaping and justifying choices, even if it does not initiate them.
Ultimately, the argument is still very far from resolution.
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by calmly telling them about right and wrong
by calmly telling them about right and wrong
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