Metaphysics is defined as a branch of philosophy dealing with the most general principles underlying all reality and knowledge. Throughout history, philosophers have attempted to provide answers to metaphysical questions such as, "Am I ever free to choose and carry out a free act?" "What is this "I," this "self," that is supposed to originate my free choices?" In this paper, I will present an overview of strict determinism, soft determinism, and complete freedom. Are …showed first 75 words of 1962 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1962 total…ever free to choose and carry out a free act?" In my view, the answer is no. Works Cited Lowe, E. J. "Self , Agency And Mental Causation." Durham University <http://www.stir.ac.uk/departments/arts/philosophy/cnw/webpapers/lowe1.htm> Best, Ben "A Case for Free Will AND Determinism" <http://www.benbest.com/philo/freewill.html> Kolak, Daniel; Martin, Raymond the Experience of Philosophy "Freedom and Determinism (209-219). Taylor, Richard.