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Determined : a science of life without free will

by Robert M. Sapolsky

This text explores the science of decision-making to argue against the existence of free will. It synthesises biology and neuroscience to examine how human behaviour is determined, considering the implications for morality, justice, and social organisation.

Accession 28162 ISBN 9780593656723 Publisher Penguin
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