In System of Nature by Baron d'Holbach (p

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In System of Nature by Baron d'Holbach (p. 446 in our text), d'Holbach presents the argument known as hard determinism, that free will doesn't exist, that it is an illusion. For this discussion, give a three to four sentence summary of his argument that we do not have free will, and then give your response to his argument. Also, watch the video below in which philosopher and neuroscientist Sam Harris presents a thought experiment to show that free will doesn't exist, and then describe your experience with and response to this thought experiment. Does Harris convince you of his position? Why or why not? 

Finally, if you think you have free will, how can you defend your position? Often in this discussion, students make claims such as "I have free will because I make choices" or "I have free will because I can do whatever I want." But such responses commit the fallacy of begging the question. Essentially, such claims say 'I have free will because I have free will.' In your response, try to avoid committing this fallacy.

 

the link of the video:

1)"Sam Harris Free Will Thought Experiment" YouTube, uploaded by Critical Thoughts, 4 Nov. 2018. Sam Harris Free Will Thought Experiment - YouTube. Accessed 4 May 2020.