Free Will

From the New York Times bestselling author of The End of Faith, a thought-provoking, “brilliant and witty” (Oliver Sacks) look at the notion of free will—and the implications that it is an illusion.

A belief in free will touches nearly everything that human beings value. It is difficult to think about law, politics, religion, public policy, intimate relationships, morality—as well as feelings of remorse or personal achievement—without first imagining that every person is the true source of his or her thoughts and actions. And yet the facts tell us that free will is an illusion.

In this enlightening book, Sam Harris argues that this truth about the human mind does not undermine morality or diminish the importance of social and political freedom, but it can and should change the way we think about some of the most important questions in life.

A lot of food for thought

Your perspective of right and wrong and good and evil will definitely change. I doubt the legal system will ever accept these findings.

i know why you do what you do, and me too.

incredible book. definitely worth multiple listens/reads. a nice coupling with dawkins' the selfish gene. all my thumbs up.

Perspective

Perspective separates the given truth of any idea, Open your mind and compare points of view. For this book I have purchased 2 more by Sam Harris, as well as a How to win friends and influence people. ( have read before) also the KJV bible. And I will get a letter to the Christian Nation. Knowing is Perspective

Dark, Humorous, Challenging and Inspiring

"A puppet is free as long as he loves his strings". A meticulous deconstruction of the assumption of free will that inspires gratitude, forgiveness, compassion and the clarity to solve our most difficult personal and societal problems.

fascinating

Really goes in depth and uses really good examples for his claim. Highly recommend it.