Free Will

Free Will

Illustration featuring a brain, a profile of a man resting his face on his hand, a sketch of a head, and brain scan images in purple and green tones.
Neuroscience isn’t dissolving philosophy’s hardest problems — it’s forcing us to rethink where they live.
An old drawing of a man with his hand in his head, exploring the depths of free will.
Neural imaging has shown that the brain has “decided” what we’re going to do before we make a conscious choice — but is this even relevant to free will?
Blissful ignorance can be a rational choice.
free will
There are two conceptions of free will: "straight" and "mixed."
Trail running on a foggy day - New Year's resolutions
Setting resolutions for the new year means you think the future is up to you — but is it?
free will
Many have argued that free will is an illusion, but science does not support that.