Showing posts with label Free Will. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Free Will. Show all posts
Another Counter-Punch
Jerry Coyne has counter-punched again in response to Massimo Pugliucci's recent punch regarding free will. This blogger is beginning to feel like Don Dunphy doing a boxing broadcast.
Why You Don't Really Have Free Will
Jerry Coyne has written an article in USA Today explaining in fairly clear terms the argument that we really do not have free will.
A Brief Tour Of Consciousness
V.S. Ramachandran, the noted neuroscientist, presents a 2-hour tour of consciousness on The Science Network website. This was recorded in 2006. With the rapid changes in knowledge within science, this blogger believes that some of the information presented may be outdated. However, this video gives an excellent introduction to a very complicated subject. As a bonus, Ramachandran also discusses many other interesting subjects like the history of science, what makes a good scientist and free will.
Is Neuroscience The Death Of Free Will?
This NY Times article continues the discussion on this blog pertaining to free will. To quote: "---we have the capacities for conscious deliberation and self-control that I’ve suggested we identify with free will.
Sean Carroll On Free Will
Jerry Coyne is keeping the free will debate going with this post discussing the opinion of physicist Sean Carroll.
Free Will: Jerry Coyne Responds to Massimo Pigliucci
Wow, sit back and enjoy a battle of the minds over free will. Jerry Coyne defends himself, and others, against the challenges of Massimo Pigliucci.
Guide For Skeptics Of Determinism
Massimo Pigliucci has posted on his opinion that physics has not ruled out indeterminism, thus the possibility of some sort of free will.
Free Will Simplified
Scientific American has published an article written for the lay person that presents the latest understanding of free will from a neuroscience perspective.
More On Free Will
Jerry Coyne has posted on the concept of free will with criticism of a philosopher attempting to redefine the term so that we can still use it.
Free Will 101
Staks Rosch has posted a fairly clear analysis of one of the most complex concepts: free will.
Free Will: Science Vs Philosophy?
Jerry Coyne has posted an interesting piece on the interaction of neuroscientists and philosophers regarding current knowledge about free will. Sounds alot like other discussions involving scientific discoveries refuting philosophic and religious beliefs.
More On Free Will
Jerry Coyne has posted more on free will. Here he discusses Eric MacDonald's defense of free will.
Free Will, The Brain And The Law
Jerry Coyne has posted an interesting piece on how advancing knowledge of the brain needs to be applied practically within the legal system.
Consciousness, Emotion And Decision-Making
Dr. Antonio Damasio is interviewed by the LA Times regarding his new book Self Comes To Mind. It is a fairly brief piece, but presents an overview of the latest research into a fascinating field of study. Such research shows that much of our decision-making process is based on unconscious emotions and not conscious activity of the cerebral cortex. So much for free will.
Another Free Will Challenge
Jesse Bering has written an article on the Slate website concerning a rare neurological syndrome that challenges conventional attitudes toward free will. Here is a summary, thanks to John Loftus.
A Case For At Least Partial Free Will?
The Information Philosopher website has an interesting article on Free Will, which weaves quantum mechanics and indeterminism into a two-stage model of "partial" Free Will.
This post by Sam Harris compares his and Daniel Dennett's understanding of the subject.
This post by Sam Harris compares his and Daniel Dennett's understanding of the subject.
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