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Determined

Robert M. Sapolsky

Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will

Robert M. Sapolsky

Determined Essay Topics

1.

Who is the intended audience for Determined, and why? What structural elements or literary techniques does Sapolsky use in consideration of his intended audience?

2.

Explain the connection Sapolsky posits between determinism and free will. According to Sapolsky, does determinism prove that free will is a myth? Why or why not?

3.

Sapolsky suggests that, in some ways, free will is detrimental to society. Does free will have a net-positive or net-negative impact on humanity? Use examples from the text or from external sources to support your answer.

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