Determinism vs Free Will: Crash Course Philosophy #24

Do we really have free will? Today Hank explores possible answers to that question, explaining theories like libertarian free will and its counterpoint, hard determinism.

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[whoami]

My decision to keep watching this video was determined by tomorrow's exam in philosophy

[r.s.j.studios]

If Oedipus had had a talk with his adopted parents, the entire story wouldn't have happened. That's why communication is important, kids.

[harrison]

“Alright! I’m gonna stop abiding by determinism!”

“So what made you think that thought.”

[anirlarchivist]

probably my favourite thing that has happened since starting university is the fact that my lecturers actually use Crash Course Philosophy and Psychology videos as aides in class.

[SarahDarkhand]

Thanks for the existential crisis, Hank.

[Casperski]

Ive been preaching hard determinism to my friends while stoned for years now and Im only just realizing I didn't come up with it.

[RechtmanDon]

"I recently failed my existentialism exam. Well, actually, my teacher made me fail."

[bugjams]

“There is no escaping fate.”

“...or is there?”

*vsauce music starts playing*

[alejandromunoz]

Just ask yourself "Why?" untill you get to the big bang

[MylesdaMullet]

"Yes, I have free will; I have no choice but to have it" - Christopher Hitchens

[gaston]

The weirdest thing about this is that I chose to see this video when I was eating oatmeal.

[zedwms]

If someone asked me if we live in a universe of determinism or free will, I would say yes.

[davidostos]

Why doesn’t Oedipus like to curse?








Because he kisses his mother with that mouth.

[darthmarth]

Your honor I don’t have free will therefore I didn’t kill my wife. The universe killed my wife

[maxkemper]

This is so concise and coherent. I've always been fascinated by the debate of free will and, despite it being a very abstract and complex subject, Hank did an excellent job of explaining it with incredibly clarity.

[bassfight]

If we feel free in doing what we do, does it even matter if all's determined?

[successfulfailure]

If we are determined, let's hope we are determined to greatness.

[brianowen]

“He would kill his father and marry his mother”
*ALABAMA 100*

[joecarano]

Every decision in your life has lead to you reading this comment 😟

[DaiKozui]

So if I'm a failure in life it's not my fault cause I didn't choose to be? Right?
At least that's comforting...