The subject of this book is the controversy--one of the oldest in philosophy--about whether it is possible to have freedom in the face of universal causal determinism. Of course, it is crucial to consider what such freedom might mean--in particular, there is an important distinction between libertarian "free will" and the more naturalistic view of freedom taken by compatibilists. This book provides background for laypersons through a historical survey of earlier views and some discussion and criticism of various contemporary views. In particular, it states and discusses the Consequence...