Schopenhauer likened our belief in free will to the hypothetical belief that water might have about freely taking a given shape.The problem with both beliefs is the
A) internal hindrances on choice.
B) external forces acting upon us.
C) foreknowledge of what will be done.
D) absurdity of life.

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Schopenhauer believed that our belief in free will was an illusion because we are ultimately subject to external forces that influence our choices and actions. Just as water is shaped by external forces, such as the container it is poured into, we are shaped by our environment and circumstances. This means that our choices are not truly free, but rather influenced by external factors beyond our control.

Schopenhauer Likened Our Belief in Free Will to the Hypothetical