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Newtonian Physics, Coupled to the Idea That Everything Is Made

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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?


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Ciliary Muscles

Muscle fibers in the eye that control the shape of the lens, enabling focusing on objects at different distances.

Suspensory Ligament

Fibrous tissues that connect organs or parts of organs to each other or to skeletal structures, often supporting or holding them in place.

Lens

A transparent structure inside the eye that focuses light rays onto the retina to create clear images.

Aqueous Humor

A clear fluid filling the space in the front of the eyeball between the lens and the cornea, involved in nutrient supply and intraocular pressure maintenance.

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