Free Will

In 'Free Will,' Sam Harris argues that the concept of free will is inherently flawed and incoherent.

He contends that our thoughts, intentions, and actions are determined by prior causes outside our conscious control, whether these causes are deterministic or the result of chance.

Harris uses examples such as the Cheshire murders to illustrate how even heinous crimes can be seen as the product of uncontrollable experiences and neurological mechanisms, rather than free will.

The book challenges readers to reconsider their views on morality, law, and personal responsibility in light of this understanding.