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The central aim is to explore the implications of determinism and libertarianism for the process of deliberation.

March 23, 2026Open Access

A Note on Determinism and Deliberation

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This article examines how determinism affects deliberation, implying significant implications for decision-making.

The central aim is to explore the implications of determinism and libertarianism for the process of deliberation.
Examined metaphysical perspectives on determinism and libertarianism.
Discussed the nature of deliberation as an active process.
Evaluated implications of true determinism on thought processes.
Determined that if determinism is true, deliberation does not exist as a meaningful concept.
Showed that under determinism, thoughts and outcomes are fully predetermined.
Argued that individuals can deliberate even if they mistakenly believe in determinism if libertarianism is true.

Pećnjak et al. (2026) studied this question.

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