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EPISODE · Jul 14, 2024 · 44 MIN

Ep 4 - In defense of Free Will?

from The Emes of Torah

In this episode, we tackle the crucial question of free will. We'll dissect common arguments for its existence and show why they fall short. Does feeling free prove we are? Can libertarianism or compatibilism solve the paradox? We'll see why these theories fail to reconcile free will with our deterministic universe.We'll also challenge the notion that free will is necessary for a moral society. Can we have justice without it? You might be surprised by the answer. We'll explore how punishment and reward could work even in a world without free choice.Ultimately, we confront the core issue: how can free will exist in a universe governed by cause and effect? Could it be the one exception to this fundamental law? Join us as we unravel this philosophical puzzle, pushing the boundaries of logic and challenging your assumptions about choice and reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we tackle the crucial question of free will. We'll dissect common arguments for its existence and show why they fall short. Does feeling free prove we are? Can libertarianism or compatibilism solve the paradox? We'll see why these theories fail to reconcile free will with our deterministic universe.We'll also challenge the notion that free will is necessary for a moral society. Can we have justice without it? You might be surprised by the answer. We'll explore how punishment and reward could work even in a world without free choice.Ultimately, we confront the core issue: how can free will exist in a universe governed by cause and effect? Could it be the one exception to this fundamental law? Join us as we unravel this philosophical puzzle, pushing the boundaries of logic and challenging your assumptions about choice and reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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