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Theoretical Foundations of Free Will
Examine the theoretical underpinnings of the free will debate across philosophical traditions.
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Analyze the compatibility problem between free will and determinism from multiple philosophical perspectives. Compare libertarian, compatibilist, and hard determinist positions on free will. Examine how modern physics, particularly quantum mechanics, impacts this debate. Consider whether concepts of agency, moral responsibility, and autonomy can survive in a deterministic or probabilistic universe. Discuss whether free will is even a coherent concept or whether it requires revision based on our scientific understanding of the world.