Sam Harris and Jerry Coyne both deny free will. Coyne believes that we do not make choices and thus, have no free will. Harris believes that we do no make choices and thus, have no free will.
In March 2012 AD Sam Harris will publish a book wherein he will explain why he denies free will. This will likely become a hot topic of debate between Atheists, Christians and Calvinists and so will make for an interesting multi-way discussion.
I just finished posting a multi-part essay on this issue:
Sam Harris and Jerry Coyne on free will:
I also wrote a succinct version as a guest over at William Briggs’ site:
To Be, Or Not To Be…Free: Sam Harris & Jerry Coyne On Free Will
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