ABSTRACT
We believe that we have free will, and this belief plays a central role in how we think about ourselves and about our lives. Free will matters to us, and not just because we think that having free will is a necessary condition of being morally responsible. Free will matters to us because having some say in the overall shape of our lives matters to us. We want to develop our skills and talents as best we can, make the most of our opportunities, and live the best lives it is in our power to live.
