It is widely accepted in science that the universe is a closed deterministic system in which everything can, ultimately, be explained by purely physical causation. And yet we all experience ourselves as having the freedom to choose between alternatives presented to us ― 'we' are in the driving seat. The puzzling status of volition is explored in this issue by a distinguished body of scientists and philosophers.
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The authors, including Guy Claxton, Chris Frith, Gilberto Gomes, David Hodgson, David Ingvar, Jaron Lanier, E.J. Lowe, John McCrone, Wolfgang Schultz, Jeffrey Schwartz, Sean Spence, Henry Stapp and David Wilson, address this puzzling issue.
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