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Beschreibung
While most of us are culturally steeped in the notion of free will, there are many reasons to doubt it exists. The aim of this brief book is to face those doubts squarely, consider routes out of the muddle, and find firmer ground. The discussion ranges from theology, the sciences, and everyday experience, to philosophy and the law. On the way, it explores, extends and connects ideas that are otherwise mostly scattered across disciplines. This breadth will engage readers who are generally curious about the issue, including the implications of determinism for enforcing social order, enjoying meaning in life, and securing a healthy polity. Uniquely, the book closes with a broad case for embracing determinism.
While most of us are culturally steeped in the notion of free will, there are many reasons to doubt it exists. The aim of this brief book is to face those doubts squarely, consider routes out of the muddle, and find firmer ground. The discussion ranges from theology, the sciences, and everyday experience, to philosophy and the law. On the way, it explores, extends and connects ideas that are otherwise mostly scattered across disciplines. This breadth will engage readers who are generally curious about the issue, including the implications of determinism for enforcing social order, enjoying meaning in life, and securing a healthy polity. Uniquely, the book closes with a broad case for embracing determinism.
Über den Autor
Judith Herzfeld writes from her decades of experience in interdisciplinary teaching and research at Brandeis University, Harvard Medical School and Amherst College.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Importe, Philosophie
Jahrhundert: Antike
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Thema: Lexika
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9798235297982
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Herzfeld, Judith
Hersteller: Magic Angle Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 203 x 133 x 6 mm
Von/Mit: Judith Herzfeld
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.08.2026
Gewicht: 0,119 kg
Artikel-ID: 135892248