Do humans have free will? As science progresses, events in the world become more predictable and less chaotic. Some people argue that humans are no different from other physical objects in that they do not have free will, while others argue that our actions are determined by our beliefs and desires, our environment, or the past, which are not up to us. These considerations and others have led to an ongoing debate in philosophy about whether it is possible for humans to make free, undetermined choices.

In this module, we will discuss the major views about free will, the primary arguments for and against those views, and how this debate relates to issues such as the nature of the mind, moral responsibility, and punishment.

The module will follow an 8-session structure as shown below:

Outline	8-Session Structure
Week 1	Session 1: Introduction to the Free Will Problem
	Session 2: Compatibilism
Week 2	Session 3: Libertarianism
	Session 4: Mind, Free Will, and Causes
Week 3	Session 5: Hard Determinism
	Session 6: Alternative Possibilities and the New Compatibilists
Week 4	Session 7: Ultimate Responsibility and Modern Science
	Session 8: Conclusion