> If we naively define it as something that isn't just pure randomness, but also something that isn't pure causality, then what is it? Read up on Compatibilism

> If we naively define it as something that isn't just pure randomness, but also something that isn't pure causality, then what is it? Read up on Compatibilism. Free will can be defined in a way that's compatible with determinism. A deliberation over values resulting in a justification for a choice, aka "reasons" or "will". When you are "free" to act in accordance with those reasons, ie. you haven't been coerced into acting against your own reasons, then you've made a choice of your own free will. Simple and totally compatible with determinism.