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A short argument that free will is an illusion
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What it is about
Neuroscientist Sam Harris argues that our thoughts and actions arise from causes we do not control. He discusses what this means for blame and punishment. The book is short and direct.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like philosophy and brain science.
What you will get
A short book that many philosophers dispute.
Free Will Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Free will · Philosophy · Neuroscience
Length
83 pages · ≈ 2 h
More about this book
Characters
Sam Harris.
Setting
Philosophy and the brain.
What makes it different
A brief, forceful argument.
Feel
Clear, short and provocative.
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