The Thomistic Institute Neuroscience and Freedom of the Will - Is There Really a Problem? | Prof. James Madden
Aug 24, 2020
Neuroscience and philosophy expert Prof. James Madden discusses the compatibility of free will with determinism and the impact of neuroscientific experiments on moral decision-making. The chapter also explores the dangers of distorted self-understanding, biases in decision-making, and the role of education in recognizing cognitive blind spots.
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Intro
00:00 • 9min
Exploring Neuroscience's Challenge to Freedom of the Will
09:02 • 25min
Exploration of Genuine Reasons for Actions and the Dangers of Distorted Self-Understanding
34:24 • 5min
Exploring Social Psychological Studies on Biases and Behavioral Influences
39:08 • 2min
Exploring Education, Virtues, and Self-awareness in Recognizing Cognitive Blind Spots
41:27 • 2min