“This would help explain the persistence of the philosophical dispute over free will and moral responsibility,” Dr. Nichols writes in Science. “Part of the reason that the problem of free will is so resilient is that each philosophical position has a set of psychological mechanisms rooting for it.”

Article from the NYTimes: Do You Have Free Will? Yes, It’s the Only Choice

“This would help explain the persistence of the philosophical dispute over free will and moral responsibility,” Dr. Nichols writes in Science. “Part of the reason that the problem of free will is so resilient is that each philosophical position has a set of psychological mechanisms rooting for it.”

Article from the NYTimes: Do You Have Free Will? Yes, It’s the Only Choice


2 years ago, Notes
#free will #philosophy #psychology #neuroscience #interesting

“This would help explain the persistence of the philosophical dispute over free will and moral responsibility,” Dr. Nichols writes in Science. “Part of the reason that the problem of free will is so resilient is that each philosophical position has a set of psychological mechanisms rooting for it.”

Article from the NYTimes: Do You Have Free Will? Yes, It’s the Only Choice


2 years ago, Notes
#free will #philosophy #psychology #neuroscience #interesting