Overview
I'm working on a philosophy writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
Part 1: Explain the key concepts that are used in the free will debate, including determinism, incompatibilism, and compatibilism.
Part 2: Then imagine the following scenario were true:
Although it might seem incredible, we live in a world in which all human behavior is caused by conditions that are ultimately produced by natural phenomena. For instance, just as a person IQ or hair color might be caused by nature, so too will actions like choosing chocolate cake rather than pecan pie or marrying someone or not. (We might imagine that these causes are based on our genetics and our environment.)
Given this hypothetical scenario, would a compatibilist think we are free? Why or why not? Would you agree that we would still possess free will if the above scenario were true? Why or why not?