Metaphysics: The Ghost in the Machine

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 our actions pre-determined or are we free to choose our own behaviors? …