Tag: materialism

  • The Scientific “Debate” Over Free Will

    The Scientific “Debate” Over Free Will

    Debates about free will never seem to go out of style, and two recent books addressing free will from a scientific perspective suggest that we are far from achieving any kind of consensus. And while most metaphysical questions don’t carry much practical import, there is a general sense that, when it comes to free will,…

  • Materialism and the Void: The Emptiness at the Heart of Modern Culture

    Materialism and the Void: The Emptiness at the Heart of Modern Culture

    Our culture provides such extraordinary opportunities for rich and interesting lives that it is hard to understand how we mostly end up doing so poorly. Our problem is not opportunity, it is execution. And when it comes to building a good life, not just giving us the tools for it, our culture often works against…