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Is free will compatible with determinism? I recently read a book called Freedom Evolves by the philosopher Daniel Dennett. In it, he puts forward the idea that free will is compatib… Started by Simon MathewsLatest Reply
Are feelings questionable? I think we all can agree on the statement that “feelings are subjective.” We don’t always have good reasons to feel one way or another abo… Started by Monica McGee (Monicks)Latest Reply

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Sam Harris on the Illusion of Free Will

Is free will compatible with determinism?

I recently read a book called Freedom Evolves by the philosopher Daniel Dennett. In it, he puts forward the idea that free will is compatib…

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Are feelings questionable?

I think we all can agree on the statement that “feelings are subjective.” We don’t always have good reasons to feel one way or another abo…

Started by Monica McGee (Monicks)Latest Reply

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Self-confirmed atheists volunteer for a "mystical experience"... After this event, over 70% no longer identified with atheism. The study suggests that "mystical experience" may be a metanoia, a conversion… Started by Jimmy	0	Sep 25, 2017
Sam Harris on the Illusion of Free Will Started by Unseen	692	Apr 11, 2017 Reply by Gregg RThomas
Describing Consciousness I want descriptions, not necessarily scientific definitions (yet). So much of (our) consciousness seems mysterious, yet most of our experie… Started by Pope Beanie	164	Feb 1, 2017 Reply by Pope Beanie
Survey study on atheists! Hi all! I'm a grad student (and an atheist) conducting a survey study on atheists. I'd like to share the link here in case you'd like to… Started by atheist_researcher	6	Oct 29, 2016 Reply by Diane
Chimps believe in God? I just saw this: http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/2016-03-04/new-behavior-suggests-chimpanzees-may-believe-in-god?src=usn_fb What do yo… Started by Belle Rose	51	Jul 19, 2016 Reply by TJ
Buddhism For Atheists Buddhism is a philosophy. Buddhism can be practiced by anyone of any religion, Agnostic, Atheist, etc. The following are the words and t… Started by Jack Mayfield	39	May 31, 2016 Reply by Jimmy
'Going Clear' Scientology and the Prison of Belief (HBO documentary produced by Alex Gibney) Hi everybody. It's been a while. Thought I'd pass through and see if anyone happened to catch a documentary that was aired on HBO this past… Started by Linda	14	Apr 7, 2016 Reply by Pope Beanie
why do men rape women? Really, I mean why? Simple question. Why? Started by Belle Rose	25	Apr 5, 2016 Reply by Unseen
Too much drama So I found my biological family. Now my entire life has changed in the blink of an eye. On one hand, I feel "complete." I can look in the m… Started by Belle Rose	8	Feb 24, 2016 Reply by Belle Rose
Religious Upbringing Associated with less altruism in children http://www.cell.com/current-biology/fulltext/S0960-9822%2815%2901167-7 A team of developmental psychologists led by Prof. Jean Decety exami… Started by Dr. Bob	48	Dec 5, 2015 Reply by Pope Beanie