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Free will is more ideological dogma than a factual claim. From materialist standpoint it's untenable. And empirically we see that environment dominates thinking
by jampekka 3y ago
Free will is more ideological dogma than a factual claim. From materialist standpoint it's untenable. And empirically we see that environment dominates thinking and behavior.
Free will is the foundation of most judeo-christian moral systems, which were inherited by liberalism. It's the justification for punishshing and rewading individuals.
It seems to work relatively well, but I find it very cruel.
- robertlagrant 3y ago> I find it very cruel What's a better and less cruel alternative?
- jampekka 3y agoTrying to address the problems in environments that produce unwanted behavior. And help the individuals exhibiting such behavior to change it. I find re-education, be it camps or not, a lot less cruel and effective than e.g. throwing people in prisons or killing them.
- robertlagrant 3y agoWe already do this. "Re-education" (yikes at the word, but I see what you mean) is an attempt to get people to make better choices. E.g. to use their will to override their impulses.