Free will does not exist
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| Voting Style: | Open | Point System: | 7 Point | ||
| Started: | 2/1/2019 | Category: | Philosophy | ||
| Updated: | 3 years ago | Status: | Post Voting Period | ||
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 Con  Pro The choice itself is nonetheless a conceptual conclusion. Derived from pre-conditioned information. Pre-conditioned information is a prerequisite of all conscious decision making. In simple terms: Unless we are aware that we have options we would only exist at a sub-conscious or instinctive level. Instinct is physiological predetermination and might or might not imply free will depending on how we care to view it. Though once again we are faced with predetermined options that necessitate consciousness. It would seem, That in order to function at both conscious and subconscious levels we must already know the answer before we can make the decision. I would therefore suggest that in both instances it is difficult to pin down much free will. Though: If asked a question where A and B are the options and we are compelled to answer A when we actually think B. Could thinking B be regarded as free will? Thoughts may not be tangible actions but are nonetheless physiological actions. Are we not free to think whatever we like? No: Because we were just as compelled to think B as we are to answer A. As for randomness; Is it possible for anything to be random? Cause and effect and all that! |
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