Libertarianism vs. Determinism: Is Anyone Really in Control of Their Life?

Does it make a difference?

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What if everything is predetermined? What if what we experience as free will is nothing more than well-designed programming?

The philosophy of determinism has been around for centuries. It’s a philosophy that challenges our notions of free will and control in life. This philosophy raises many vital questions about the nature of human choice.

From their perspective, it seems like there is no such thing as “free will.” Meaning that my past experiences predetermine all my actions. I am not aware of these past experiences at any given time, but they still determine how I act in the present moment. But who can say whether I am in control over my own life?

Do we have free will or not? That is a question that has been discussed by philosophers and people alike for centuries.

Does it matter? We experience free will; we experience that it’s us who make decisions all the time. I do not experience being controlled by an external force that makes me …