Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Do human beings have free will?
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No, people don't have free will

This position holds that humans lack free will, arguing our actions are predetermined rather than freely chosen. It points to neuroscientific research said to undercut the notion of conscious choice and to the idea that fate ultimately cannot be escaped.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. There is no escaping fate
    Since the Ancient Greek story of Oedipus, there have been many who believe there is no escaping fate.
  2. Neuroscientific research has disproved the existence of free will
    Benjamin Libet conclusively proved that we decide to carry out actions after it has already been determined.