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Free Will

Book • 2012

In 'Free Will,' Sam Harris argues that the concept of free will is inherently flawed and incoherent.

He contends that our thoughts, intentions, and actions are determined by prior causes outside our conscious control, whether these causes are deterministic or the result of chance.

Harris uses examples such as the Cheshire murders to illustrate how even heinous crimes can be seen as the product of uncontrollable experiences and neurological mechanisms, rather than free will.

The book challenges readers to reconsider their views on morality, law, and personal responsibility in light of this understanding.

Mentioned by

Jaime Rodríguez de Santiago

Tanner Campbell

Mentioned in 18 episodes

Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

as seminal books on human nature and the human mind.

#185 – Sam Harris: Consciousness, Free Will, Psychedelics, AI, UFOs, and Meaning

Mentioned by

Jay Shetty

as one of

Sam Harris

's books.

Sam Harris ON: How To Break Your Social Media Habits & Ways to Master Your Anxious Thoughts

Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

and Philip Goff in the context of a discussion on free will.

#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as one of his favorite guests and a role model.

Sam Harris on: Vipassana vs. Dzogchen, Looking for the Looker, and Psychic Powers

Mentioned by

Mike Maughan

as a book that claims free will does not exist.

183. Does Free Will Exist, and Does It Matter?

Mentioned by

Tim Chavez

in preparation for the interview, referencing his work on free will.

How Free is your Will? A Conversation with Terryl Givens

Mentioned by

Russ Roberts

when discussing

Sam Harris

's book on free will.

Sam Harris on Meditation, Mindfulness, and Morality

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a book arguing against the existence of free will.

Joseph Goldstein On: Karma, Rebirth, And Other Planes Of Existence

Mentioned by Jordan Peterson as books written by

Sam Harris

.

224. Questioning Sam Harris

Mencionado por

Jaime Rodríguez de Santiago

como autor de un ensayo que profundiza en la idea de que la libertad que sentimos es una ilusión.

#214 Los hilos rojos del destino (III): la libertad de creernos libres

Mentioned by

Sam Harris

in the context of a disagreement with Dan Dennett about free will.

#365 — Reality Check

Mentioned by

Lewis Howes

as one of

Sam Harris

's books.

824 Suffering vs. Satisfaction with Sam Harris, Part 2

Mentioned by

David Lawrence

in the context of his book "Free Will", which argues for determinism.

David Lawrence - The Case for Free Will (Against the Absurdity of Determinism) - PRE-RELEASE

Mentioned by

Lex Fridman

in relation to discussions on free will and the illusion of choice.

#169 – Ryan Hall: Solving Martial Arts from First Principles

Mentioned by

Alex O'Connor

in relation to a discussion on free will and moral responsibility.

#484 - Cosmic Skeptic - 8 Impossible Thought Experiments

Mentioned by

Tanner Campbell

while discussing free will and determinism.

The Illusion of Free Will? (Meditations 3.10)

Mentioned by

Kevin Rose

as one of

Sam Harris

's books, discussing free will and its implications.

Sam Harris, Enlightenment, Real Meditation, and Consciousness Explained (#32)

Mentioned by

Jocko Willink

in the context of a discussion about free will and extreme ownership.

#56 - Jocko Willink, retired Navy SEAL, Part II of II: Sleep, fasting, raising kids, discipline, taking ownership, and the impact of war

Mentioned by

David Puder

and

Matthew Hagele

in discussion of free will and determinism.

Free Will In Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Part 1

Mentioned by

Emerson Green

quoting Dennett to argue against Sam Harris's views on free will.

85 - Free Will: Still Real

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