Philosophical and scientific discussions about whether human behavior is determined by prior causes or involves genuine choice and agency, with implications for moral responsibility.
Example: Debates about whether criminal behavior results from determined factors (genes, environment) or free choice, affecting approaches to treatment, punishment, and rehabilitation.
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