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Determinism and free willDo we actually have a free will independent of all the inputs from the past?Terry · Philosophy of Religion8 repliesCan Writers Be Philosophers?Writers like Camus and Dostoevsky are known for exploring deeply philosophical themes in their works, particularly questions about meaning, freedom, morality, suffering, and existence.Guest (guest) · Existentialism & Phenomenology · Continental Philosophy3 repliesHeaven and SinIf we are on this earth for a finite amount of time, doing finite amounts of sin, how can God damn someone for eternity?kimNoUn · Christian Philosophy2 repliesAre epistemic reasons normative?I’d appreciate a short introduction or recommend literature to read!VERTEX · Epistemology1 replyIs the Hard Problem of Consciousness Actually a Real Problem?The hard problem of consciousness asks why physical processes in the brain are accompanied by subjective experience. Neuroscience may explain many different functions of the brain (such as distinguishing colors, integrating information,…Brother-Rudin · Philosophy of Mind · Metaphysics · Analytic Philosophy1 replyCan Artificial Intelligence Truly Understand?PHILOSOPHY OF MIND Can Artificial Intelligence Truly Understand? The Chinese Room thought experiment suggests that a system can follow rules and produce convincing responses without understanding their meaning.Guest (guest) · Philosophy of Mind1 reply