A modest proposal: Free will is real

We present a hybrid philosophical/psychological argument in defense of ‘free will.’ The builds on the proposals philosopher Christian List’sbook, Free will is real. show that List’s psychological account free – it requires ability to consider alternatives, make choice, and enact choice has already been proven, via research into goal functioning. Thus, real question is: ‘can we use our wisely?’ Self-concordance implicit/explicit motive discrepancy suggest sometimes, can’t. Ironically, same fact makes us choices are based imaginative capacities also be clueless, i.e., out touch with ourselves or reality. In building discuss self-determination theory, evolved symbolic self, system 1 versus 2 functioning, hierarchical organization human existence.