The Oxford Handbook of Free Will

The Oxford Handbook of Free Will is a comprehensive collection of essays exploring the nature of free will—the ability to make choices independently of external pressures or predetermined factors. It examines philosophical questions about whether free will exists, how it might operate, and its implications for morality, responsibility, and science. The book delves into arguments from different viewpoints, including determinism, which suggests all actions are caused by prior events, and libertarianism, which advocates for genuine free choice. Overall, it provides a thorough, scholarly overview of one of philosophy’s most enduring and complex topics.