Free Will
What's it about
Do you really choose what you do next, or is free will just an illusion? This summary challenges everything you think you know about your own choices, revealing the powerful, hidden forces that shape your decisions and actions before you're even aware of them. You'll explore the groundbreaking neuroscience and philosophical arguments that dismantle the concept of free will. Discover how understanding this illusion can actually empower you to live a more compassionate, effective, and fulfilling life by changing how you view blame, success, and personal responsibility.
Meet the author
Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher, and New York Times best-selling author known for his rigorous, evidence-based analysis of belief, ethics, and the human mind. His unique background, combining deep study in both contemplative traditions and the brain sciences, provides a powerful and distinctive lens through which he examines complex questions. This interdisciplinary expertise allows him to dissect the illusion of free will, bridging the gap between ancient philosophical debates and modern neuroscience to reveal profound insights about our lives.
What's it about
Do you really choose what you do next, or is free will just an illusion? This summary challenges everything you think you know about your own choices, revealing the powerful, hidden forces that shape your decisions and actions before you're even aware of them. You'll explore the groundbreaking neuroscience and philosophical arguments that dismantle the concept of free will. Discover how understanding this illusion can actually empower you to live a more compassionate, effective, and fulfilling life by changing how you view blame, success, and personal responsibility.
Meet the author
Sam Harris is a neuroscientist, philosopher, and New York Times best-selling author known for his rigorous, evidence-based analysis of belief, ethics, and the human mind. His unique background, combining deep study in both contemplative traditions and the brain sciences, provides a powerful and distinctive lens through which he examines complex questions. This interdisciplinary expertise allows him to dissect the illusion of free will, bridging the gap between ancient philosophical debates and modern neuroscience to reveal profound insights about our lives.
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