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Free will Though it is a commonly held intuition that we have free will,[3] it has been widely debated throughout history not only whether that is true, but even how to define the concept of free will.[4] How exactly must the will be free, what exactly must the will be free from, in order for us to have free will? Historically, the constraint of dominant concern has been determinism of some variety (such as logical, nomological, or theological), so the two most prominent common positions are named incompatibilist or compatibilist for the relation they hold to exist between free will and determinism. In Western philosophy[edit] The underlying issue is: Do we have some control over our actions, and if so, what sort of control, and to what extent? These questions predate the early Greek stoics (for example, Chrysippus), and some modern philosophers lament the lack of progress over all these millennia.[11][12] Below are the classic arguments bearing upon the dilemma and its underpinnings. [edit] Notes

Innovation at the Highest Levels: GE and Google Bio Maria Bartiromo Maria Bartiromo is anchor of CNBC’s “Closing Bell” and anchor and managing editor of the nationally syndicated “Wall Street Journal Report,” the most watched financial news program in America. In 1995, Bartiromo became the first journalist to report live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on a daily basis. She has covered Wall Street for 20 years and has won two Emmy Awards. Bartiromo is the author of several books, including The Weekend That Changed Wall Street, and The 10 Laws of Enduring Success. Beth Comstock Beth Comstock leads GE's growth and market-innovation initiatives, as well as the sales, marketing and communications functions. Previously she served as President of Integrated Media at NBC Universal where she oversaw ad sales, marketing and research, and led the company's digital media development and distribution, including the formation of hulu.com, Peacock Equity and the acquisition of ivillage.com. Anjali Joshi Encyclopædia Britannica Article

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