Free Will : An Illusion

Free will represents an impact between two opposite perspectives. From a metaphysics perspective we wonder If we don't have free will then why are we here? What is the point of life if we cannot choose our course of actions. But from a scientific perspective we have questions like is it possible that anything can happen without having it be caused by something else? Some things really can't be described within the science that we all rely on. It makes people have free choices that forms who they are, and are responsible for their consequences. "Majority of philosophers suppose that the concept of free will is very closely connected to the concept of moral responsibility"(Connor 2002). I believe that free will is similar to moral responsibility

The existence of free will has often been brought into question. Moral responsibility, the assumed result of free will, has been equally debated. Some philosophers posit that humans possess free will in its entirety. Others believe that, although many aspects of one’s life are predetermined, one still possesses just enough freedom to be morally responsible. However, as one will find, neither approaches are tenable explanations of human decision making. The former concept of free will ignores the constraints placed on humans from both external and internal influences, and the latter cannot logically reconcile moral responsibility with determinism. In contrast to these two fallible positions, I find that humans do not possess any free will and,

In definition of the term determinism, our past actions and events govern what occurs in the present. Therefore, our present actions will not only influence but will decide our future actions. In other words, determinism is the belief that if our past actions or decisions had been different then the outcome of our future actions would be as well. Philosopher A.J Ayer coincides with this in his statement: “It may be said of the agent that he would have acted otherwise if the causes of his action had been different, but they being what they were, it seems to follow that he was bound to act as he did” (475). According to Natural laws, the universe is comprised of cause and effect relationships with each cause having an effect and each effect having a cause. In trying to declare determinism to be true above free will,

A mix of fate and free will determines one’s life. I think one’s choices shape their fate, and they are destined for the path they create for themselves. Working together, fate and free will create the future. For my family, moving to California this summer was a combination of fate and free will. When my dad got the job offer, it was ultimately his choice in that moment to choose whether or not he wanted to accept it. At the same time, it was fate for him to move because his job in Kansas would have eventually led him to move anyway. In the past, many studies have been used to show that free will, in fact, does exist. In the article, Is Free Will an Illusion? Scientists, Philosophers Forced to Differ written by Natalie Wolchover, explains

In Paradise Lost, Milton explores the fall of mankind through the story of Adam and Eve, in which God forbids Adam and Eve to eat from the Tree of Knowledge. In the Garden of Eden where Adam and Eve reside and work, God grants them free will. This free will allows Adam and Eve to accept or reject God, as well as make independent decisions without any coercion from God. Luther, a prominent philosophical and religious figure that was often referred to as “The Father of the Reformation”, took a different approach to explaining free will in his famous work titled On The Freedom of A Christian. Prior to the Reformation, there was a rise of individualism and increased lay piety, or piety of ordinary people. In addition, there was also a rise of voluntarism.

Amaimon stirred ever so slightly at his voice and for that Mephisto was thankful, despite his gentle whispers he wasn't sure if he could bare to be awake without his husband. To let his eyes wander and catch on every blood stain that littered the floor. His brother sounded tired, but not only in a way that spoke of how he'd been up all night and well into morning. No, he sounded world weary, weighed down by the stress of the past day, hurt deeply. The earth king's breathing changed as he awoke, turning into a more steady rhythm as his body shook off sleep. His blue eyes fluttered open, peering at him, speaking softly. Mephisto gave a gentle smile, meeting that startlingly blue. He thought for a moment about how beautiful he was, even with

Some people believe that no matter what a person does in their life, it will ultimately have no effect on the outcome ofa it. Existentialists find this to be true because they believe that no matter what they ever do, they will always die. Existentialists link the inevitability of death to the idea that there is no higher power. Additionally, existentialists hold the belief that no one should allow society to control how they live their life. Writer Albert Camus uses many existentialist themes his works like The Stranger and “The Guest”. The protagonists in both stories demonstrate existentialist beliefs in their actions. As a result, many existentialist ideas can be seen throughout out both novels. Camus uses the paradox of free will in order to illustrate the inevitability of death for everyone as well as the idea that in order to obtain free will, a person must reject society and face exile.

Free will determines my life because I have the power to chose what I want to do with my life. I can choose to get bad grades and not have a successful career. Disobeying my parents and getting in trouble is part of having free will. Choosing the right decisions when faced with a tough situation is a part of my free will. Or vice versa if I were to work hard on the assignments that where given to me I would be rewarded handsomely. I believe that everything we do in our lives has been decided by our own actions, no external force has played a role in our lives we are the outcome of our own lives.

The SS soldiers yelling, “Men to the left, women to the right.” This was the moment in time, where fate had completely changed. Was I ever going to see my wife and daughter again???

Down in the depths of the ocean, in the places light could not touch lived dreadful things.

This Reaper will lack memory of their human life and those from the Reaper they were before. As for the person, they will not remember being told.”

In the blink of an eye, 300 thousand people could die. In the blink of an eye, you could change the outcome of any event just because you want to. It takes, literally, nanoseconds to completely change the outcome of any given instance. These choices are so imperative to our lifestyles that overlooking them would be bringing some injustice to the matter. On a somber note, take into account the events that transpired on September 11th, 2001. I, like much of the general population, was just a kid when it happened. But even today, that one particular event rattles my mind because I just couldn’t understand it, I don’t think anyone does. Why did this have to happen? Why to them, why to us, why then, why like that? Although humans wish that their

Jacob Arminius was born in 1560 and died in 1690. Although Arminius originally began his learned career as a follower of Calvin’s teachings, his interpretation of scripture eventually brought him in direct contrast to Calvin’s. While Arminius is not credited with developing the doctrine of free will, his name has become synonymous with it. Likewise, the movement he inspired became synonymous with “anti-Calvinism.” Arminianism maintains that the Bible does in fact communicate the message of predestination. However, Arminianism conveys that God by way of His foreknowledge was able to look into the future and observe who would choose Him—God then predestined them. Moreover, Jesus gave Himself a ransom for all, literally. As a

Freedom is a very powerful word and it can mean so many different things for different people. Some people would say that free will is the most important thing we have, but what does free will really mean and how do we know that we are doing something because of our free will? “Freedom lies in expressing your own determinism, not somebody else´s. It is not the determinism that makes a difference, but instead the ownership. If freedom is what we prefer, it is preferable to be determined by forces that originate in ourselves and not in others.” This is a passage from Free Will written by Matt Ridley. According to this passage, determinism has a big impact on how our free will works. We cannot control our determinism since that is something nature

Genetics play a huge part in who we are. But we also have free will. -Aidan Quinn Basically this quote is saying how we are raised in the home determines a big factory of how discipline we are however we still must take into consideration that we are still held accountable for our action regardless. Although how we were raised in the home play a major role with the choices we make in our entire lives as an individual. I do believe that morals have a strong factor in free will and determinism. Homes that teach morals and values in life have a strong factor in with their social behavior skill.