Determinism: The Rebirth of a Brainchild - Paperback

by Jason J. Jacobsen (Author)

Determinism is an esoteric subject that has fascinated some of the world's greatest thinkers. The philosophical theory of determinism maintains that every state of affairs, including every human event, act, and decision, is the inevitable consequence of previous states of affairs in accordance with the laws of nature. Determinism is not only a fundamental precept of science, but it is the only rational explanation for human behavior. Unbeknownst to most, lying beneath the layers of sensitive topics like politics, religion, responsibility, and morality, are the fundamental differences over free will, the degree of free will, or perhaps the complete absence of it. And the evidence tells us that free will is indeed a fallacy. You will discover that to a certain degree, each of us have already negotiated with this idea. In this book, we will contest one of life's central, but greatest myths-the illustrious illusion of free will. Once we escape from the bondage of free will, our deluded thoughts radically shift from blame and guilt to compassion and self-acceptance. The conventional belief in free will constructs a reality barricade that obstructs, distorts, and nullifies a rational understanding of the human condition. This book is about a transcendental idea that unravels the human condition and encourages informed empathy.