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Thread: Does the idea of Free Will appeal to you??

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    I hope I can clarify earlier that there is a supposition of an agency behind those that commit crimes which by a jury of peers can be judged. If this agency (free will) does not exists, then morally speaking punishing criminals is like putting goats on trial for a crime. Also I don't see the distinction between free will and freedom of choices. Even if you are aware of your choices is this awareness done without influence? I liked the comparison between love and free will, in that they both seem to me man made and they gained value over time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ohmyscience View Post
    I hope I can clarify earlier that there is a supposition of an agency behind those that commit crimes which by a jury of peers can be judged. If this agency (free will) does not exists, then morally speaking punishing criminals is like putting goats on trial for a crime. Also I don't see the distinction between free will and freedom of choices. Even if you are aware of your choices is this awareness done without influence? I liked the comparison between love and free will, in that they both seem to me man made and they gained value over time.
    Right, very few people don't believe in free will. The underlying philosophy of the justice system is predicated upon it. But even absent free will the justice system is useful, kinda. The threat of punishment deters future crimes, and removing criminals from society and remediating them makes it less likely that crimes will continue to occur.

    Yes there is no difference between free will and freedom of choices.
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