Philosophy
The Doxastic Voluntarism Debate: Can We Choose What to Believe?
Quick fact
The term 'doxastic' comes from the Greek word 'doxa' for belief; the debate about its voluntariness dates back to the ancient Greeks but was revived by W.K. Clifford and William James in the 19th century.
Why this is interesting
You choose what to wear, what to eat, even what to say. But can you truly choose to believe the sky is green, simply because you want to?