(November 7, 2011 at 8:53 am)Faith No More Wrote: Sure we can make choices, but when we know that these decisions are affected by brain structure, does that mean we have free will?
Actual brain structure, except for damage, has no relevance.
I recall a study done on a man whose brain had a large hole in it's center. He still functioned naturally as other parts or the brain took over for the missing part.
Mind structure may make a difference but as yet, we do not really know where the mind lives or how it works. We can tell where we are doing the thinking but cannot know for sure how it connects or is effected by other parts. Science is coming up with some answers but is still far from a complete picture.
We do not need to know all of the factors to know and prove that we have free will.
Regards
DL
