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Determined

Life without Free Will

Robert M. Sapolsky

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Description

Determined (2023) argues that free will is an illusion – all human behavior stems from biological and cultural factors we don't control. Through scientific research and case studies, it lays out the argument in favor of determinism, and aims to persuade why rejecting the notion of free will might be a positive step.

Who Should Listen

  • Philosophers interested in free will, determinism, and human agency
  • Neuroscientists and psychologists studying decision-making
  • Anyone curious about what guides human behavior and choices

About the Authors

Robert M. Sapolsky teaches biology and neurology at Stanford University and is a research associate with the Institute of Primate Research at the National Museum of Kenya. He has written extensively on human behavior and biology, including the books Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers and Behave.