An intellectual history of the “Libet experiment”
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New session of the "Paris IAS Ideas" online talk series, with the participation of Patrick Haggard (University College London, UK / Paris IAS Fellow).
The "Paris IAS Ideas" online talk series features short and stimulating presentations from fellows of the Paris Institute for Advanced Study, marking the beginning of 1-month writing residencies.
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Presentation
The idea that humans have ‘free will’ goes back to classical times, and continues to underpin modern society. However, the idea seems inconsistent with modern mechanistic neuroscience. The first experimental investigation of this tension, by Benjamin Libet just over 40 years ago, continues to generate scientific and philosophical controversy. This project aims at a broad intellectual history of the Libet experiment, focusing on its precursor topics, its afterlife, and its wider context.
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 An intellectual history of the “Libet experiment” 01 June 2024 - 30 June 2024 |
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