Free Will: What exactly is it, and does it exist?

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Free Will: What exactly is it, and does it exist?

I admit that philosophy isn't my strongest subject, but I'd class my self as some form of incompatiblist determinist. What is all of your opinions?

Here is an article to read before you post so you can get a handle on the positions and terms used: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_will

The term "free will" is used a lot by theists in their arguments (especially in the moral argument and responses to the problem of evil), but do they even know what they mean when saying it?

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Steven B Kurtz's picture
Many humans have experienced
SammyShazaam's picture
I agree with you for the most
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My mother use to tell me "
Zaphod's picture
When I think about free will
SammyShazaam's picture
I did enjoy that speech. I
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I do not see the point of the

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