Life is not predetermined or predetermined from "summary" of Making Sense of Life by Evelyn Fox KELLER,Evelyn Fox Keller
The question of whether life is predetermined or not has puzzled philosophers and scientists for centuries. Some believe that every event is predestined, that our lives are scripted from the moment we are born. Others argue that life is a series of random occurrences, shaped by chance and chaos. But what if the truth lies somewhere in between? What if our lives are not predetermined, but rather influenced by a complex interplay of genetic, environmental, and social factors? This is the argument put forth by Keller and Keller in "Making Sense of Life." By examining the latest research in genetics, biology, and psychology, the authors suggest that while our genes may predispose us to certain traits or behaviors, they do not determine our fate. Instead, our experiences, choices, and interactions with the world around us play a signi...
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