Newtonian Physics, Coupled to the Idea That Everything Is Made

question 78

Multiple Choice

Newtonian physics, coupled to the idea that everything is made of atoms, has led many scientists and philosophers to the conclusion that everything in the universe, including all human actions and human feelings, is pre- determined by the laws of physics and acts just like a machine. Which of the following statements is a scientifically- acceptable reason for disagreeing with this conclusion?

• A) Isaac Newton himself believed that humans have free will.
• B) We should never accept scientific theories as absolute truth.
• C) Both of the above.
• D) Our own intuitions, or beliefs, inform us that we actually do have free will.
• E) None of the above.

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