Reformed_Narcissist t1_jd49xf1 wrote on March 21, 2023 at 6:56 PM

How to reconcile the idea of free will, lack thereof, and responsibility for one’s reaction to stimuli?

We do things? Why? Why do we want to do things?

If someone acts on us, we have a choice on how to respond. If they’re trying to agitate us, we can choose not to engage, to get upset, etc.

Then we have the nature vs nurture argument.

Also, the altered state of consciousness one deals with when under the influence of mind altering substances, or dissociative influences of traumatic brain experiences.

Where does free will start and stop?

These-Shop-1716 t1_jdsjpzp wrote on March 26, 2023 at 9:18 PM

Let's assume that we have freedom of choice, the freedom to act according to our will. If that is the case, if our conscious decisions are based on our will - what's determining that will? One thing is for sure: It cannot be ourselves. If decisions are based on will, then deciding what your will is, would be a decision based on your will - a circular argument.