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by Sam Harris

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Is this book a difficult read, for a person not familiar with philosophy ?

Sten Vesterli No. While it does discuss some philosophical ideas, those are not central to the discussion.

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Gary Free will is a perception of self-motivating force where that force is a separate entity unto itself (i.e.: not having integral interactions that act …moreFree will is a perception of self-motivating force where that force is a separate entity unto itself (i.e.: not having integral interactions that act on it and so are independent of those interactions.)

In other words: Free will is the perception of a self-motivating force with regard to our mental life; i.e.: that we (the free will of self) instruct and put into action all of the other components of our being - physiology, behavior, continued thought, etc. (less)

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