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The Paradox of Free Will
This chapter explores the existential anxieties surrounding the concept of free will and its implications on personal agency and moral responsibility. It discusses how doubt in free will can lead to feelings of nihilism and paralysis in decision-making while examining the philosophical debates around determinism and compatibilism. Through personal narratives and illustrative stories, the chapter highlights the deep psychological responses elicited by the belief or disbelief in free will, and the impact it has on ethical behavior.