The Volitional Brain

The Volitional Brain
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Publisher : Imprint Academic
Total Pages : 326
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ISBN-10 : 0907845118
ISBN-13 : 9780907845119
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Book Synopsis The Volitional Brain by : Benjamin Libet

Download or read book The Volitional Brain written by Benjamin Libet and published by Imprint Academic. This book was released on 2000-06-08 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is widely accepted in science that the universe is a closed deterministic system in which everything can, ultimately, be explained by purely physical causation. And yet we all experience ourselves as having the freedom to choose between alternatives presented to us -- 'we' are in the driving seat. The puzzling status of volition is explored in this issue by a distinguished body of scientists and philosophers.


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