AFREEISM

How a New (and Ancient) Understanding of the Universe Can Transform Society and Enrich Our Lives

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Pub Date 01 Jun 2021 | Archive Date 15 Jun 2021

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Afreeism (ay'-free-izm), the understanding that free will is an illusion, is a concept so powerful that it profoundly transforms the way we see the world. Its origins date back over two millennia, yet it is substantiated by modern scientific discoveries.

By embracing afreeism, we can learn . . .

--To live without guilt, regret, remorse . . . and to live more joyfully.

--To judge others less, opening ourselves to greater acceptance and understanding.

-- To live in the moment, shedding the baggage of the past and the worries for the future.

--To work toward a more just world, knowing that our actions matter.

Afreeism requires no leaps of faith. Professor Marks lays out the philosophical history and scientific underpinnings of afreeism while exploring the surprising implications for those who embrace it. 

Afreeism (ay'-free-izm), the understanding that free will is an illusion, is a concept so powerful that it profoundly transforms the way we see the world. Its origins date back over two millennia...


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Great book! A clear, concise presentation of both the historical debate around free will and Marks' novel views on the surprisingly positive effects of accepting the afreeist position. This is one of those rare books that educates you and challenges you to think. It is an engaging read; highly recommended.

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This is an exhaustive discussion of the concept of afreeism - the theory that we have no free will. I found the topic interesting, and this book gave me a lot to think about. However, it was a bit much of a good thing. If you were taking a philosophy class and wanted to know everything there is to know about this topic, this is the book for you.

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This book offers food for though. I really enjoyed reading it. Thank you to the author for the hard work and thought put into its creation..

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