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Compatibilists believe free will and determinism can coexist. Both sides invited to dinner.

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Compatibilism claims you can be “free” if your actions flow from your desires and reasoning—even if those desires have prior causes. It often contrasts with “libertarian free will,” which insists choices must be uncaused to be free.

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