Dennett is a “compatibilist”; he thinks that determinism is not incompatible with free will. Explain both what determinism is and what free will is on Dennett’s view. Be sure to include his view that we have evolved abilities to plan, control and avoid things. Explain why both some proponents and opponents of free will think that what Dennett calls “free will” is not “real” free will.

***USE ONLY THE ARTICLES I ATTACHED***

Introduce and develop a specific idea/question regarding our understanding of an aspect of agency & intentional choice.
Root the idea in one or more of the class readings, and clearly & faithfully present this author’s view on the matter.
Discuss competing viewpoints and point out tensions.
Do so in a concise and consistent fashion.

Dennett’s Compatibilism
Dennett is a “compatibilist”; he thinks that determinism is not incompatible with free will. Explain both what determinism is and what free will is on Dennett’s view.
Be sure to include his view that we have evolved abilities to plan, control and avoid things.
Explain why both some proponents and opponents of free will think that what Dennett calls “free will” is not “real” free will.
What do you think about Dennett’s view? Do you think we can be responsible if we could not actually have done otherwise in this exact instant?