What is free will? Do we have it? These are difficult questions. Neuroscience seems to point in the direction of determinism. But Christian List suggests that there might still be room for genuine free will.
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Sandersfoundation we have free will, don't we?
At least some of the time.
We're not automata.
We're not puppets.
It certainly feels that way.
Despite some neuroscientists suggesting this might just be an illusion generated by our brains, we freely chose to interview christian list on this topic.
So what exactly is free will?
And do we really have it?
Christian List welcome to philosophy bites.
Hello.