The Metaphysical Implications of Free Will with Jason Reza Jorjani

Jason Reza Jorjani is a philosopher and author of Prometheus and Atlas, World State of Emergency, Lovers of Sophia, and Novel Folklore: The Blind Owl of Sadegh Hedayat.

Here he explains why human free will is inconsistent with the scientific notion of a deterministic universe. It is also inconsistent with the theological notion of an omniscient and omnipotent deity. He argues that free will is also inconsistent with quantum randomness. However, he argues that free will is logically consistent with William James’ notion of a pluralistic universe, as well as with polytheistic and animistic views.

(Recorded on April 5, 2018)

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