Neuroscientist Dr. Sarah Park argues that free will is compatible with neuroscience because self-generated reasons can be genuine causes of behavior.
Which compatibilist analysis would best support Park's reconciliation claim?
People feel they make choices
Neuroscience studies behavior
Brain activity implementing deliberative reasoning differs from impulsive or coerced behavior; patients with damaged deliberation circuits show impaired 'free' choice while reflexes remain—suggesting deliberation is a distinct causal mechanism that constitutes meaningful agency
Philosophy explores questions
Correct Answer: C
Choice C is the best answer. Distinct neural mechanism for deliberation + dissociation from reflex proves meaningful causation.
đź’ˇ Strategy: Compatibilism needs evidence that the relevant process is causally distinct.