so i am starting to finally get the dogma of this community, correct me if i’m wrong but this is basically a Reductionist site, right?
Eliezer said: “Since free will is about as easy as a philosophical problem in reductionism can get”
to me reductionism does not make sense at solving ALL problems, perhaps i’m too dumb to get it. The problem of Free will Vrs Determinism has baffled philosophers for a long time. Calling it a veridical paradox might seem like a capitulation. For me it’s about the only thing that makes any kind of real sense.
I also get the feeling that this community loves to talk in circles and never really get anywhere, like the whole fun of it is just talking forever and presenting endless scenario’s. Thats not my bag. Im NOT saying i’m right. Built im defiantly not into intellectual masturbation. I have asked repeatedly for substantial evidence and have gotten only subjective reasoning delivered in analogies.
Thanks to everyone for you time responding to my questions. Believe me my intent is not to bash you guys. Its just not for me.
so i am starting to finally get the dogma of this community, correct me if i’m wrong but this is basically a Reductionist site, right?
Eliezer said: “Since free will is about as easy as a philosophical problem in reductionism can get”
to me reductionism does not make sense at solving ALL problems, perhaps i’m too dumb to get it. The problem of Free will Vrs Determinism has baffled philosophers for a long time. Calling it a veridical paradox might seem like a capitulation. For me it’s about the only thing that makes any kind of real sense.
I also get the feeling that this community loves to talk in circles and never really get anywhere, like the whole fun of it is just talking forever and presenting endless scenario’s. Thats not my bag. Im NOT saying i’m right. Built im defiantly not into intellectual masturbation. I have asked repeatedly for substantial evidence and have gotten only subjective reasoning delivered in analogies.
Thanks to everyone for you time responding to my questions. Believe me my intent is not to bash you guys. Its just not for me.
Chow