Free Will

I don’t agree with everything the author says, but I happen to agree on several crucial points: “you” are billions or trillions of cells; “you” had no say in what sex (XX or XY-), what country, which parents, etc. you were born in; “you” have no control over the flow of time; and “you” cannot see behind yourself or your own expressions in your face.

In yet another great read by Dr. Harris, you will choose not to read it by finishing it and blaming your parents for your siblings.

I finished the book in about 3 hours, maybe a little longer. It would be reasonable to lower the price considering how short it is. Nonetheless, great read. Sam Harris makes a strong argument against the notion of free will. Not only that, he explains how understanding that free will is an illusion could significantly change our paradigm on how we view human actions.

Sam Harris makes a great argument against our notion of free will and does so precisely and convincingly. As others have pointed out, the book is a little short, and therefore a little pricey. That being said, the content of the book is very much worth reading and contemplating. I heard about Free Will first on the Charlie and Ben Podcast, where Ben mentioned that he didn’t want to agree with Sam’s argument that free will is an illusion, but that he couldn’t find a convincing reason to disagree with him either. I think this romanticized notion that most of us do believe in, does begin to crack and fade once you allow yourself to question it. Sam does a great job helping you doing so. He also addresses questions that naturally arise such as “if there is no free will, then what about personal responsibility?” and so forth.

Content was good the price for length was not

I haven’t legit read since my senior year of highschool, I know I’m barely a sophomore in college but this is a friggin banger.

Should be a $2.99 read

Sam is one of the few authors who I can't get enough of.

I had no choice but give five stars to Sam. I love everything that he writes.

No matter where you are in the discussion on free will, this book is excellent! I highly recommend that you read it.

Skinner's book "Beyond Freedom & Dignity" is far more comprehensive, based on the science of behavior, and about half a century sooner. Much of what Harris has to say is rooted in behaviorism. Curious readers ought to check out Skinner's works. Behaviorism is not dead.

This book was a great read. I would recommend it to anyone. It is also an extremely quick read. It can be read in about two hours and it will leave the reader with something to think about.

Very disappointing. Few scientific studies mentioned. And SH has a PhD in neuroscience? It certainly is not evident. Not interested in page after page of SH's "ranting" as another reviewer stated. This is not a respectable scientifically based analysis, just hard to follow stories that could have been summarized in one chapter instead of such a painful reading. Not even any mention of the current Templeton Foundation sponsored study on free will. I know it hasn't been completed but this is a huge grant. No mention at all?

A quick and easy read that gets straight to the point. Humans are incredibly influence by the subconscious. I'd recommend this to anyone.

To the point and well-informed.

I've never written a book review before. Why am I doing it now, when I've never cared to review anything before? I probably didn't have a choice.

I haven't even finished the book, but probably don't need to since I agree with the author on every point. I do regret the causal chain of events however, that led me to buy a book that I could have written myself, if I were the author. :-/

If you are going to give us a samples ease make more than 2-3 pages.......

Mr. Harris, you need to pick up John Calvin and Jonathan Edwards some time. The biggest problem I see with your argument is that there is no conclusion... One main premise, we exist in a predetermined reality that pushes us through life, right down to the mundane choices of which type of cheese I end up with on my predetermined type of sandwich... Therefore??? I don't know if you realize this but atheism makes absolutely no sense in this reality. Your argument, apparently unknowingly to you, presupposes a determiner...I.e. higher power/motivating force. Given the reality that I experience, beautiful sights, feelings, pleasurable experiences, love, as well as tragedy...this deterministic agent has to be one that possesses intelligence and knows these feelings and experiences intimately... I know you will obviously disagree. My aim is not to change you're mind...my aim is simply to thank you for inadvertently supporting Christianity as Jesus taught it... Lenmanout!