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Free will is the ability to make choices and act in accordance with those choices. It is an essential concept in the field of moral philosophy and is the foundation upon which the concept of personal responsibility is built. At its most basic level, free will is the freedom to choose one’s own path, without the unjustified imposition or control of external forces. While some philosophers might reject the concept of free will, believing that all choices are predetermined, the idea remains a valuable tool for understanding the complex dynamics of decision-making and responsibilty.

See also: causality, evolutionary psychology, fermi paradox, protocol

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