Introduction to Philosophy

Gave a girl red pencil before art exam because she was fit but I knew I needed it.

I had the choice of two night clubs to go to and chose 1. I found out later that the other was shut on that night so I would have ended up in the same nightclub whatever my choice.

If I didn't go to university, I would have to pay rent to stay at home.

Free in getting something to eat, but not really cos if didn't eat then would die!

Free to go to school, but not cos it's government policy!

True scenario

Darren Brown show:

Pick

circle

square

triangle

Every one thinks he/she is acting freely.

Once everyone puts hand up for circle, you realize it was a mental trick.

Therefore not acting free! (strange guy)

Teaching myself guitar - free-will? Well, all the cute guys I knew at the time played guitar.

Putting money in the fruit machine the other night, I didn't think I was addicted to gambling, now I realize that I am.

Enjoying intimacy with an unattractive person while under the influence. [a briefer and much more sparkling text edited here to keep within IT rules...Ed.]

Obeying the law. Often we are placed in a position where it would be easy for us to break the law, but a combination of social conditioning and the threat of legal reprisals make our choice severely limited. - This is a bit of a tricky one, now I come to think of it.

Subliminal messages in advertising - buying something because it was on an advert although not necessarily needed.

Fashion

An act which is performed under the influence of drugs or other mind altering substances.

Being told when you are 4 years old that you have to behave well in order to get presents at Christmas when really you are going to get presents anyway.

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