5 ms·
> Morality is predicated on free will Yes, and this is key, but it works both ways. We have free will, for example I 100% chose to make this comment, but peop
by dorfsmay 6y ago
> Morality is predicated on free will
Yes, and this is key, but it works both ways.
We have free will, for example I 100% chose to make this comment, but people don't grow up outside of a context, don't make their decision without being influenced by their local culture, education, and personal history. Ever wondered why social science is able to predict political allegiance, religions, life choices and outcome, etc... based on socioeconomic groups?
Check Sam Harris' lectures on free will for a counter argument. Here's an example:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzj1helboAE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzj1helboAE