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    It is not the case that Free will requires the capacity for genuine rational deliberation, which is undermined by persistent cognitive distortion or illusion.

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    • 1.All cognition involves some distortion; requiring perfect accuracy sets an impossible standard that eliminates free will entirely.
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    • 2.People with cognitive distortions still deliberate, weigh reasons, and act on their values—these capacities define free will regardless.
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    • 3.Identifying a distortion proves the agent can recognize it; this metacognitive capacity itself enables genuine deliberation and choice.
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    Reasons Against

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    • 1.Rational deliberation requires accurate perception of options and consequences; cognitive distortions systematically misrepresent reality.
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    • 2.When illusions govern choices, decisions reflect the distortion rather than the agent's authentic values or reasoning.
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    • 3.Free will demands the ability to revise beliefs through evidence; persistent distortions block this corrective mechanism.
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