# #76 Do These Objections Refute Free Will? - Michael Huemer

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Podcast: [The Uncertainty Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-uncertainty-podcast-7089022)
Published: 2026-03-19T19:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://mileskdonahue.substack.com/p/76-do-these-objections-refute-free
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## Resource

Michael Huemer returns to the channel to answer YOUR best objections to his case for free will. While I originally styled this as a "bonus" episode, it is not a bonus. It's the main weekly thing. Forgive me. The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Video of this interview is available on YouTube . Check out our original discussion about free will . To support the channel, do please oh please consider donating, either via PayPal or Buy Me a Coffee . Follow me on X-formerly-Twitter . EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:21 Objection #1 - You've got the wrong definition of "free will". 00:03:10 Objection #2 - Free will is incoherent. 00:07:48 Objection #3 - Free will leads to an infinite regress. 00:09:06 Objection #4 - Philosophers can't agree on what "free will" even means. 00:13:38 Objection #5 - Mike's argument is question-begging. Get full access to Miles K. Donahue at mileskdonahue.substack.com/subscribe

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