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Free Will

By Sam Harris
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Free Will by Sam Harris challenges the concept of free will, positing that our choices are determined by factors beyond our conscious control. Harris argues that the sense of making decisions is an illusion, exploring how this insight impacts moral responsibility and personal freedom. The book blends neuroscience and philosophy to question long-held beliefs about human autonomy.
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the philosophical and scientific exploration of human behaviour, questioning how much of our choices are truly free. The author presents compelling arguments and data from neuroscience to challenge traditional beliefs about free will, making it a thought-provoking read for those interested in science's impact on understanding human nature.

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The End of Faith, a thought-provoking, "brilliant and witty" (Oliver Sacks) look at the notion of free will—and the implications that it is an illusion.

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.

Free Will challenges our most basic assumptions and is a must-read for anyone interested in the nature of human choice.

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Sam Harris's Free Will is praised for its bold and clear argument against the concept of free will. Critics commend Harris's ability to distil complex ideas about neuroscience and psychology into an engaging narrative that challenges readers' preconceptions. The book is noted for its brevity and intellectual depth, managing to prompt profound reflection on human agency without overwhelming the reader.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781451683400

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 April 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: The Free Press

Illustration: French flaps; rough front

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 143.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 125g

Pages: 96

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Education & Reference Featured Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Religion & Spirituality Sam Harris Science & Nature

About the Author

Sam Harris is the author of the bestselling books The End of Faith, Letter to a Christian Nation, The Moral Landscape, Free Will, and Lying. The End of Faith won the 2005 PEN Award for Nonfiction. His writing has been published in over fifteen languages. Dr. Harris is cofounder and CEO of Project Reason, a nonprofit foundation devoted to spreading scientific knowledge and secular values in society. He received a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and a PhD in neuroscience from UCLA. Please visit his website at SamHarris.org.

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