Indispensability of Free Will in Criminology

Authors: Ozer OD*

DOI: 10.23880/abca-16000137

Volume 3, Issue 3

Abstract

Whether or not we have belief in free will has an impact on our moral behavior. Whether offensive behavior is a result of rational choice and free will, or offensive action is a result of biological, psychological and sociological factors is a continuing debate among criminologists, and this reflects how belief in free will shapes our understanding of crime causation. Schafer points out to the free will problem which has been neglected by people who treats the issue of crime. The problem of freedom of will indeed reflects the ongoing debate on the contentious issue of causality in terms of determinism against indeterminism.

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