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Neuroscience vs philosophy: Taking aim at free will

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Scientists think they can prove that free will is an illusion. Philosophers are urging them to think again.

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Kerri Smith is editor of the Nature Podcast, and is based in London.

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Smith, K. Neuroscience vs philosophy: Taking aim at free will. Nature 477, 23–25 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/477023a

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