Philosophy Now Free Will and the Brain
Mar 20, 2012
Philosopher Sam Coleman and Norman Bacrac from the South Place Ethical Society discuss the nature of free will in relation to the brain. They explore determinism, the illusion of free will, consciousness and the brain, and the famous Benjamin Libet experiments. The podcast also includes an announcement of a conference on sensations and consciousness in the brain.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Relationship Between Free Will and the Brain
02:35 • 11min
Exploring the Illusion of Free Will
13:40 • 5min
Exploring the Relationship Between Consciousness and the Brain
19:02 • 21min
Exploring the Benjamin Libet experiments
39:42 • 14min
Announcement of Conference and Plugs for Podcast and Books
53:36 • 2min