There is some confusion about the meaning of free will. I can decide freely whether to drink a coffee or a tea, but you will see me allways choosing the coffee. Am I free to choose? Really?
I'm free to choose whether to use my bycicle to go to work, or take the bus. Well - it's raining. Let's take the bus.
A bloody moron stole my bike - now I'm not free to choose, I'm forced to take the bus.
There are inner and outer conditions which influence my decision. I'm not free to stop at the traffic light, but if I take the risk to pay the penalty, I'm free... (read more)
There is some confusion about the meaning of free will. I can decide freely whether to drink a coffee or a tea, but you will see me allways choosing the coffee. Am I free to choose? Really?
I'm free to choose whether to use my bycicle to go to work, or take the bus. Well - it's raining. Let's take the bus.
A bloody moron stole my bike - now I'm not free to choose, I'm forced to take the bus.
There are inner and outer conditions which influence my decision. I'm not free to stop at the traffic light, but if I take the risk to pay the penalty, I'm free... (read more)