Reply To: Determinism

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Lal
Keymaster

Some of the points made above are per “mundane logic” and do not consider the “wider worldview” of the Buddha. Our conclusions must apply to all living beings.

  • First, let us address the issue: “Does any living being have free will”?
  • The answer is no. See “Distorted Saññā Arises in Every Adult but Not in a Newborn” (especially #6). Thus, not even all humans have free will. P.S. However, Most humans above age seven (with a fully working brain) have free will.
  • In addition, animals and other beings in the apayas do not have free will.
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