AS53: Free Will with Ryan Born

AS53: Free Will with Ryan Born

Author: seriouspod.com July 28, 2014 Duration: 59:00

Free Will with Ryan Born This week we’ve got Ryan Born, who you may remember as the winner of the Sam Harris essay contest. Ryan is a philosopher who runs the blog http://pointofcontroversy.com. Last time we spoke, Ryan had a ton to teach us about Moral Philosophy. This time though, we’re here to discuss a … Continue reading AS53: Free Will with Ryan Born

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