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Incompatibilism is a philosophical position that asserts the incompatibility of free will and determinism. It argues that if determinism is true, then free will cannot exist, and vice versa. Determinism is the view that all events, including human actions, are determined by prior causes and conditions, leaving no room for genuine choice or spontaneity. Free will, on the other hand, is the belief that individuals have the capacity to make choices that are not determined by prior causes.

Incompatibilists maintain that free will and determinism are mutually exclusive. They argue that if determinism is true, then our choices are merely the result of prior causes and conditions, and thus not truly free. Conversely, if free will exists, then determinism must be false, as determinism implies that all events are predetermined.

There are several arguments for incompatibilism. One prominent argument is the "argument from evil," which suggests that if determinism were true, then the existence of evil and suffering in the world would be inexplicable. Another argument is the "argument from moral responsibility," which contends that if determinism is true, then individuals cannot be held morally responsible for their actions.

Incompatibilism has been a subject of debate among philosophers for centuries. Critics of incompatibilism argue that it is too radical, as it seems to deny the possibility of genuine choice and moral responsibility. They also contend that incompatibilism is not well-supported by empirical evidence. However, proponents of incompatibilism maintain that it is a necessary consequence of the nature of determinism and free will.