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> [Indeterminism does not confer freedom on us: I would feel that my freedom was impaired if I thought that a quantum mechanical trigger in my brain might cause me to leap into the garden and eat a slug](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-j-c-smart/indeterminism-does-not-confer-freedom-on-us-i-would-feel-that-my/)

J. J. C. Smart

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## More by J. J. C. Smart

> [An important tradition within westren philosophy believes in the primacy of natural science as a guide to truth. This is sometimes met with the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-j-c-smart/an-important-tradition-within-westren-philosophy-believes-in-the/)

J. J. C. Smart

> [Indeterminism does not confer freedom on us: I would feel that my freedom was impaired if I thought that a quantum mechanical trigger in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-j-c-smart/indeterminism-does-not-confer-freedom-on-us-i-would-feel-that-my/)

J. J. C. Smart

> [For emotional reasons, connected with my affection for my parents, I was a reluctant atheist, but giving up religion brought peace of mind because…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/j-j-c-smart/for-emotional-reasons-connected-with-my-affection-for-my-parents-i/)

J. J. C. Smart

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