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Free Will and the Brain

Philosophy Now

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Exploring the Relationship Between Consciousness and the Brain

The speakers delve into the intriguing question of whether the brain generates consciousness or if consciousness is a separate force that can influence the brain. They also examine the concepts of determinism and indeterminism in relation to free will, and discuss the possibility of a self-determining portion of the mind. Additionally, they touch upon the role of knowledge and the Libet experiments in understanding determinism.

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