
"Elbow Room: The Varieties of Free Will Worth Wanting" by Daniel C. Dennett explores the concept of free will in a deterministic world. Dennett argues that our deliberations matter and can influence outcomes, while also delving into the idea that the future is unknown and holds genuine opportunities. He challenges traditional notions of free will and determinism, presenting a compatibilist perspective that suggests meaningful degrees of freedom exist within a deterministic system. The book is praised for its thought-provoking content, entertaining style, and ability to clarify complex philosophical concepts regarding free will and determinism.
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Essays discuss reason, self-control, self-definition, time, cause and effect, accidents, and responsibility, and explain why people want free will
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