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Sam Harris
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Sam Harris
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A belief in free will touches nearly everything that human beings value. It is difficult to think about law, politics, religion, public policy, intimate relationships, morality—as well as feelings of remorse or personal achievement—without first imagining that every person is the true source of his or her thoughts and actions. And yet the facts tell us that free will is an illusion.
In this enlightening book, Sam Harris argues that this truth about the human mind does not undermine morality or diminish the importance of social and political freedom, but it can and should change the way we think about some of the most important questions in life.
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- Steve
- 19-03-15
Very interesting
A nice quick listen which is very well explained. Quite educational as I certainly know more about free will now.
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- J. S. Valaitis
- 07-04-19
I Couldn’t Do Other Than Review This Right Now
This is such a beautiful encapsulation of the argument against the illusion of the illusion of free will. I’ll be revisiting this, if only to better articulate why it is that free will can’t possibly exist in my conversation with others.
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- Bernard Rosewalll
- 25-09-16
Persuasive
Sam Harris's book is so plausible he has convinced me he didn't write it.
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- Charlie J.
- 02-09-18
Very good read
Man can do what he wills, but cannot will what he wills. Very good read
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- JPhil
- 28-01-18
A very good book.
I feel some of the topics could have been explored in more depth. Having said that I do also see a value in works that are more bitesize and so go direct to the point. As for topics that could have perhaps, via appendix had a deeper treatment, the nature and meaning of determinism, discrete Vs non discrete systems, analogies to computer programs, the nature and meaning of randomness. Going deeper into the discussion of what would have had (possibly) to be different in order that we would have made different 'choices'. So let's say the book is a great summation of the topic and a fertile jump point for further enquiry and thought.
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- Ash B
- 29-09-21
good and short
it a book that get to the point and have good story to explained the topic.
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- SG4
- 17-02-18
Very good
A brief but comprehensive argument on the illusion of free will. Sam Harris has an impressive ability for clear thinking and eloquent writing.
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- Stefan jarema
- 31-03-24
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I did not have the choice to write this review, it was already predetermined by unknown (to me) unconscious decisions based on past experiences and my genetic makeup.
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- Oliver
- 26-09-16
Will Free
I thought this was fantastically thought provoking. Unfortunately due to the contents, I find it difficult to attribute any credit to author Sam Harris.
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-12-20
Compelling, fascinating, and easy to digest
I enjoyed this book...was it even my choice to select it? Sam Harris' would say "no", and I would now agree. This has subtly changed the way in which I see human behaviour. Very thought provoking...or should I say, it is provoked by thought?
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