Introduction to Compatibilism

The episode features a discussion on compatibilism regarding free will and determinism, hosted by Taylor Sear and Matt Flummer with guest Greg Welty, a professor of philosophy. They delve into the compatibilist perspective, particularly how it relates to divine foreknowledge and freedom. Unlike the prior episodes in the season which focused on incompatibilism, this episode aims to highlight what compatibilists bring to the debate about free will in the context of determinism. Welty shares his background and the influences that shaped his views, emphasizing compatibilism's potential contributions to longstanding philosophical discussions.