Author

Publication

2012 - Free Press, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

20,750 words, Guess

Page Count

83 pages

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Classifications

  • DDC123/.5
  • LCCBJ1461 .H2785 2012

Description

[Free Will][1] is a 2012 book by the American author and neuroscientist Sam Harris. Harris argues that the truth about the human mind (that free will is an illusion) does not undermine morality or diminish the importance of political and social freedom, and can as well as should change the way we think about some of the most important questions in life. [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Will_(book)

Description

In this enlightening book, Sam Harris argues that free will is an illusion but that this truth should not undermine morality or diminish the importance of social and political freedom; indeed, this truth can and should change the way we think about some of the most important questions in life.

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Topics

Free will and determinismNew York Times bestsellernyt:paperback-nonfiction=2012-03-25

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