Free Will Versus Determinism

greybeard · 03-12-2010, 02:42 PM

Well put Celine

I have freewill but choices are limited.

Nothing is causing anything to happen thats a dualistic notion.

There is a potential for things to happen and I may contribute to that potential being realized but I cant force or make anything happen out with my personal potential.

If its within my potential to win Wimbledon then that may happen if I put in the work and dedication required.
Im 64 so that is not going to happen as it is not within my potential.

The same action can cause un happiness in one and happiness in another.

A goal is scored by the footballer. One set of supporters happy the opposing teams supporters definitely unhappy. They had freedom of choice as to how to react up to a point.
Support neither team and you can enjoy the game no matter who wins.

Chris

03-12-2010, 02:42 PM	#2
greybeard Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Inverness Scotland Posts: 924	Re: Free Will Versus Determinism Well put Celine I have freewill but choices are limited. Nothing is causing anything to happen thats a dualistic notion. There is a potential for things to happen and I may contribute to that potential being realized but I cant force or make anything happen out with my personal potential. If its within my potential to win Wimbledon then that may happen if I put in the work and dedication required. Im 64 so that is not going to happen as it is not within my potential. The same action can cause un happiness in one and happiness in another. A goal is scored by the footballer. One set of supporters happy the opposing teams supporters definitely unhappy. They had freedom of choice as to how to react up to a point. Support neither team and you can enjoy the game no matter who wins. Chris