Richard Oerton condemns the illusion of free will as harmful in his second book investigating the false belief

Richard Oerton, who resides in Bridgwater, Somerset, presents a strong case for his assertion that belief of free will is destructive, fostering incomprehension and cruelty.Following the success of his first book, described by New York Times bestselling author Sam Harris as ‘a wonderfully clear – and very clever – little book’, Richard presents a strong case for his assertion that belief of free will is destructive, fostering incomprehension and cruelty. He adds, “The belief persists because it seems to justify our urge to blame and to inflict suffering, but we close our eyes to the fact