Free will and determinism... Are like a game of cards. The hand that is dealt you represents determinism. The way you play your hand represents free will.

Norman Cousins

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Topic

Free will Determinism

Author

Norman Cousins

Source

A Game of Cards

Medium

Essay

Language

English

Time

1951 1950s 20th century

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Writer

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United States

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Citation

Cousins, Norman. "A Game of Cards." NPR, 26 Nov. 1951.

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Author

Theodor Adorno
Source
Minima Moralia
Genre
Philosophical literature
Language
German
Time
1951 1950s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

Adorno, Theodor. Minima Moralia: Reflexionen aus dem beschädigten Leben [Minima Moralia: Reflections from Damaged Life]. Suhrkamp Verlag, 1951.

Current Citation

Adorno, Theodor. Minima Moralia: Reflections from Damaged Life, translated by E. F. N. Jephcott. Verso, 2020.