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Free Will vs. Determinism
- Determinism suggests a single path for the world, while freedom implies agency under specific conditions.
- Compatibilism argues determinism and freedom can coexist, while incompatibilism denies this.
Alternative Possibilities
- A key aspect of freedom is the ability to have acted differently.
- This concept of alternative possibilities is interpreted differently by compatibilists and incompatibilists.
Chocolate vs. Healthy Snack
- Jason considers a scenario of choosing between a chocolate and a healthy snack.
- This example illustrates the conflict between compatibilism and incompatibilism regarding free choice.