Chain 4

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People do not possess free will.

Link 1

Premise 1
Brain activity is the interaction and motion of matter in the brain.
Premise 2
The interaction and motion of matter in the brain is dictated solely by the laws of physics.
Conclusion
Brain activity is dictated solely by the laws of physics. »

Link 2

Premise 1
 » Brain activity is dictated solely by the laws of physics.
Premise 2
A person's decision-making process is one example of brain activity.
Conclusion
The course of a person's decision-making process is dictated solely by the laws of physics. »

Link 3

Premise 1
 » The course of a person's decision-making process is dictated solely by the laws of physics.
Premise 2
If the course of a person's decision-making process is not dictated solely by themselves, then they do not possess free will.
Conclusion
People do not possess free will.
  • see also:
  • Chain 11: People possess free will.
  • Chain 32: It is logically impossible for any intelligent being to possess free will.

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