Are We Free? Psychology and Free Will

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Do people have free will, or is this belief an illusion? If free will exists, what form does it take, and how does it influence behavior? Can it be studied scientifically? These questions are central to the exploration in this book. While individuals often act as if they possess free will, feeling in control of their decisions and treating others similarly, psychological science typically overlooks this concept. The book examines whether psychology can accommodate free will and how leading psychologists view its role in behavior. Recent research and theoretical work on free will are discussed, alongside the philosophical dilemmas it presents, such as the relationship between determinism and free will and the significance of consciousness. Additionally, it features insights from prominent philosophers on how psychology can inform longstanding philosophical debates about this uniquely human belief. This collection of essays is aimed at social scientists and thoughtful readers interested in the complexities of free will and its implications for human behavior.