Free Will

Introduction Free Will has captivated philosophers and thinkers for centuries. At its core, it’s the idea that we have genuine control over our actions – that we can make choices independent of external forces. Yet, this seemingly simple concept opens the door to profound questions: Are our decisions truly our own, or are they shaped […]

Introduction: The Complex Forces Behind Everyday Decisions How do we make choices? What drives our decisions? Beneath every conscious choice lies a complex interplay of unseen forces shaping our actions. While we often credit our conscious minds for steering us, much of our behavior is guided by the subconscious mind and the belief systems we’ve

Introduction to Dogma and Free Will I’ve been exploring the philosophy of free will in other articles. I discussed the spectrum of free will, as well as the mechanics of free will and the forces influencing it. And I used a compelling metaphor to make the subject easier to grasp. Let’s start with an assumption:

This article uses the metaphor of a river to explore the balance between free will and determinism, examining how our choices shape our journey within the constraints of life. The River of Life and Free Will Imagine life as a river flowing down a mountain. Like the flow of water, our choices and paths are