Great Philosophical Debates: Free Will and Determinism

Are you in control of your destiny? Or are you fated to live and act a certain way? Make up your own mind with Great Philosophical Debates: Free Will and Determinism. Learn the intriguing details of this fundamental philosophical question in 24 fascinating lectures taught by Shaun Nichols, an award-winning professor of philosophy and cognitive science. Discover how history's greatest thinkers have puzzled over the debate between free will and determinism, explore how scientific methods have provided new insights into this problem, and learn how case studies can help answer ethical questions about this age-old conundrum.

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Categories: Philosophy & Religion Modern Philosophy Understanding the Mind

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