Three psychological constants of free will
The article examines the three psychological constants of free will: 1) the existence of a choice of actions, 2) independent decision-making, and 3) the variability of existing options. The author defines that the cancellation of one of the given constants will lead to the levelling of freedom of wi...
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| Language: | English |
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Baltija Publishing
2023
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| Summary: | The article examines the three psychological constants of free will: 1) the existence of a choice of actions, 2) independent decision-making, and 3) the variability of existing options. The author defines that the cancellation of one of the given constants will lead to the levelling of freedom of will. The article examines how limiting the options for choosing actions occurs by creating a dilemma, a false dilemma, or when we apply “Hobson's choice” or the catch-22 technique. The author emphasises that there are other ways of influencing free will, but they are united by a single goal – to create circumstances when the choice of actions will be limited. The academic proves that a person always has the freedom to choose actions. Exceptions are only cases of unconsciousness and not being aware of one's actions. The author substantiates the thesis that the basis of social relations is the concept of the existence of free will. |
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