Essays on Free Will

Robert Louis Stevenson’s book Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is one of the most famous pieces of literature concerned with the theme of the double. The answer to the riddle proposed by the story is only given at the end of the narration when the strange experiments of the scientist Dr. Jekyll are revealed. At…

The conception of free will and its influence over human control has been at the forefront of philosophical debates and discussions for as long as the theme of philosophical thought has been interpreted. The notion of free will, as defined by the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy is the “canonical designator for a significant kind of…

In our normal perception, every human in this world have their own free will to do anything they want to in different situation. The question is does everyone think that we all have free will and are not being controlled by other? Would there be anything that is controlling our mind and our behaviours? In…

In this paper, I will argue that the principle of universal causation is inconsistent with free will. Universal Causation is the principle that all events or actions that occur have a prior event or action that caused that specific event or action to take place. Varying philosophical schools of thought including the hard determinism, libertarianism,…

The complexity and difficulty in settling the issue of free will require individuals to personally consider multiple factors. These include understanding the question, examining religious beliefs and texts, and reflecting on personal experiences. From my perspective, Erasmus provided a more persuasive argument against Luther’s stance on human free will. Nevertheless, it is important to acknowledge…

The age of Enlightenment has sparked a long-standing debate regarding the existence of human free will. Some argue that it is merely an optimistic illusion. This discussion has been a central theme in various tragedies, such as Sophocles’ Oedipus Rexes and William Shakespearean Hamlet and Macbeth. These renowned literary works have instilled a sense of…

When I read for pleasure, I usually prefer stories with a traditional structure. These stories have an introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. The most exciting part for me is wondering what will happen next in the story. After finishing a book, I usually don’t spend much time thinking about its deeper meanings…

Free Will Versus Control in Phaedra’s Outburst and the Nurse’s Rebuttal in Euripides’ Hippolytus ( 373- 480 ) In antediluvian Grecian civilization. it was believed that worlds were in control of their ain fates and actions despite being capable to the caprices of the Gods. However in Euripides’ Hippolytus this belief is shown in a…

The conflict in the story of Oedipus revolves around the question of whether free will or destiny from the gods has more control. While fate seems to have power over Oedipus, he still maintains his own freedom to choose. The play explores whether it is ultimately fate or free will that shapes the characters’ lives….

In Desiderius Erasmus’s Defense of Free Will. he refutes Martin Luther’s creed that God predestines everyone’s lives and alternatively asserts that adult male entirely possesses the power to take his ain way to either redemption or damnation. The drama Macbeth. by William Shakespeare. raises similar inquiries – did the supporter. Macbeth. volitionally choose to perpetrate…