yes and no are two very generalized answers. That implies absolute free well or absolute determinism. There are a range of positions on the argument.
However freedom of choice and action and free well are not necessarily the same thing, and it's important not to conflate the two. If we are talking about freedom of the will itself, as in your desires, wants, etc, no. In the words of Arthur Schopenhauer, "A man can do what we wants, but not want what he wants". My actions are free in the sense that if my will compels me to type these words, there is nothing prohibiting the action at the moment. I can't help that I wanted to respond to this thread, however.
However freedom of choice and action and free well are not necessarily the same thing, and it's important not to conflate the two. If we are talking about freedom of the will itself, as in your desires, wants, etc, no. In the words of Arthur Schopenhauer, "A man can do what we wants, but not want what he wants". My actions are free in the sense that if my will compels me to type these words, there is nothing prohibiting the action at the moment. I can't help that I wanted to respond to this thread, however.
