Free Will vs. Determinism: Who’s Really in Control?Alex O’Connor vs Prof Alex Carter hosted by Ruth Jackson
Free Will Dilemmas: Determinism vs. Compatibilism
Are we the masters of our fate or just dancing to the universe’s tune? 🤔 This week on Premier Unbelievable, Ruth Jackson moderates a gripping debate on one of philosophy’s oldest questions: Do we truly have free will?
Highlights:
- Freedom or Illusion? What does it really mean to act freely? Can science give us all the answers?
- Desire vs. Force: Are our choices genuinely our own, or just outcomes of external pressures?
- Responsibility: If free will is an illusion, how do we justify crime and punishment?
Guest Spotlight:
- Dr. Alex Carter: A Cambridge philosopher who believes free will and determinism can coexist.
- Alex O’Connor (Cosmic Skeptic): A well-known advocate of determinism, arguing that our decisions are shaped by prior causes.
Prepare to have your views challenged on freedom, responsibility, and human choice. 🎧✨ And stay tuned—Dr. Vince Vitale will soon offer a powerful rebuttal to these arguments!
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