It’s interesting how difficult it can be to go on a diet. One can be fully set on the idea, ready to eat less and watch the pounds come off, and yet still fail to avoid that second helping of dinner or the ice cream for dessert. What happens in these situations when we fail …
In “The Absurdity of Free Will”, Hugo argues that we do not have free will, as conventionally understood. The basic premise is as follows: The universe is either deterministic (can be calculated) or indeterministic (random) If the universe is deterministic, then there’s no room for us to influence it If the universe is indeterministic, then …
Free will sits among the most explored philosophical topics (among other giants like Ethics and Rationality), and for good reason, as it has seemingly direct consequences for the way we (choose to?) live our lives. The question has existed since ancient times, but recent scientific advances have added structure to the question, as we’ve discovered …
Since the time of Socrates, there has existed a sentiment among certain people that the pursuit of philosophy (including the philosophy of science) is a critical part of a worthwhile existence – summed up in Socrates quote, “The unexamined life is not worth living”. This view has its basis in human’s greater ability to understand …