2007-12-28 03:31:12 · 12 answers · asked by ☼ɣɐʃʃɜƾ ɰɐɽɨɲɜɽɨƾ♀ 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There is no "free will". The belief in it, however, does exist and those who actually believe in that stuff find int necessary.
2007-12-28 03:39:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at Cambridge mathematician Roger Penrose's "The Emperor's New Mind." He makes a strong case that thought happens so granularly that the quantum state of electrons passing in microtubules between neurons may have an impact on our decision making (his book is about why AI has been unsuccessful so far, and why it will continue to be for the foreseeable future.)
I think the quantum mechanical nature of thought demonstrates that free will certainly does exist, irregardless of whether you agree with the religions or philosophies that originated the idea. If Schrodinger's cat applies to our thoughts, then free will is built into the fabric of our existence.
So no need to maintain a fiction, if it in fact turns out to be the actual bona fide truth.
2007-12-28 11:46:36 · answer #2 · answered by evolver 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Free will is a paradox. You have the freedom to choose but only when those opportunities present themselves.
We work in a universe of logic - we must work via logic and karma - we cannot control that so really, we do not have free will.
If someone throws a ball at you, you do not have the free will to not have it thrown at you but you have the free will to get hit or move. Whatever the ball, then, hits, did not have free will
2007-12-28 11:35:08 · answer #3 · answered by Corvus 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely.
The doctrine of free will is refuted empirically by the existence of an all knowing god.
It is only important to retain the belief in the coexistence of a loving god, and in an eternal hell.
People who rely on the free will doctrine, have not considered the story of Creation and the fall of man. God allowed the father of lies to temp Eve without a knowledge of good and evil? She didn't even have free will without that knowledge, yet God allowed Satan to lead her and the world into sin.
There is NO FREE WILL.
2007-12-28 11:35:36 · answer #4 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I don't believe it's ever necessary or beneficial to maintain a belief in fiction.
2007-12-28 11:34:37 · answer #5 · answered by Nea 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your question is not valid, those that disbelieve that Free is a Fiction cannot answer. First find out who believes free will is fiction, then ask them.
2007-12-28 11:37:08 · answer #6 · answered by Son of Man 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Free will is far from fiction. You have a choice to ask your Q's, you have a choice if you want to believe in God or not, You have more choices than you seem to be aware of. That is free will.
2007-12-28 11:37:51 · answer #7 · answered by WildlifeArt 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't understand why you call free-will "fiction". Do you not think you have free will?
2007-12-28 11:34:45 · answer #8 · answered by Crystal clear 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, it is not a fiction. If there is no free will, then there is no accountability. And there clearly IS accountability.
2007-12-28 11:46:38 · answer #9 · answered by Open Heart Searchery 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Free will is an illusion.
Love and blessings Don
2007-12-28 11:40:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋