Books: The Soul Of The Marionette: A Short Enquiry Into Human Freedom & Are You An Illusion? : Personhood and Human Freedom
Br J Gen Pract January 1, 2016 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.3399/bjgp16x683269 via PubMed Central
Summary
Two books examine human freedom and personhood. The Soul of the Marionette explores whether free will is an illusion, drawing on philosophy and literature to argue that humans may be like marionettes, controlled by forces beyond their awareness. Are You an Illusion? questions the concept of the self, contending that personhood is a construct rather than a fixed reality. Both works challenge traditional notions of autonomy and identity.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Human freedom and personhood are questioned as potentially illusory or constructed concepts. |
Abstract
Books: The Soul Of The Marionette: A Short Enquiry Into Human Freedom & Are You An Illusion? : Personhood and Human Freedom