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Freedom Evolves

Daniel C. Dennett

Freedom and responsibility need no break in nature's laws. Explore how learning, cooperation, culture, and self control expand what we can avoid and change.

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10 parts, about 28 minutes to read.

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Author
Daniel C. Dennett
Parts
10 parts
Reading time
about 28 minutes
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What the summary covers

  1. 1. Natural Freedom2 min
  2. 2. A Tool for Thinking About Determinism3 min
  3. 3. Thinking About Determinism3 min
  4. 4. A Hearing for Libertarianism3 min
  5. 5. Where Does All the Design Come From?3 min
  6. 6. The Evolution of Open Minds2 min
  7. 7. The Evolution of Moral Agency3 min
  8. 8. Are You Out of the Loop?3 min
  9. 9. Bootstrapping Ourselves Free3 min
  10. 10. The Future of Human Freedom3 min

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