We must believe in free will - we have no choice.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Belief in free will is necessary because we cannot choose otherwise.
- In plain terms
- We have to believe we are free because we are forced to believe it.
- What can you take from it?
- Accepting free will is a practical necessity for living.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you feel free?
- Is belief enough?
Another view
It ignores biological or environmental constraints on choice.
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