As explained in Reading Assignment #2 (by Sam Harris), scientific experiments involving
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Updated on: 03/22/2018 07:20 PM Due on: 03/24/2018
Reflection Activity: As explained in Reading Assignment #2 (by Sam Harris), scientific experiments involving the brain have led many scientists and philosophers to the conclusion that free will is an “illusion” because “our actions are initiated by unconscious mental processes long before we become aware of our intention to act.”1
Assume for the sake of argument that the experiments did not suffer from any obvious flaws like faulty instruments or manipulation of the participants. What do these results tell us about free will? Do the results of these experiments imply that we do not have free will?
Instructions: Post your response in the Discussion Board "Free Will". You will not be able to view posts from your classmates until after you have submitted your own work, but then you are welcome to comment on their posts if you would like. To receive credit for this activity, your response should show that you understand the question, have made an honest effort to reflect on it, and be
Assume for the sake of argument that the experiments did not suffer from any obvious flaws like faulty instruments or manipulation of the participants. What do these results tell us about free will? Do the results of these experiments imply that we do not have free will?
Instructions: Post your response in the Discussion Board "Free Will". You will not be able to view posts from your classmates until after you have submitted your own work, but then you are welcome to comment on their posts if you would like. To receive credit for this activity, your response should show that you understand the question, have made an honest effort to reflect on it, and be
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Solution: As explained in Reading Assignment #2 (by Sam Harris), scientific experiments involving