The Biology of Moral Choice

This segment argues against the concept of free will, suggesting that human behaviour and morality are not autonomously chosen but are instead the result of biological and environmental conditioning. It presents evidence from neuroscience studies, demonstrating that external stimulation can alter moral judgments without the individual's awareness. The author further contends that even our justifications for our actions are post-hoc rationalisations of outcomes determined by internal states, and that the judgments of others are equally subject to bias. Ultimately, the text posits that our sense of self and choice is an illusion, as both our decisions and the assessment of those decisions are dependent on changeable and often unrecognised factors.https://philosophics.blog/2025/04/24/unwilling-steelman-part-iii/