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    It is not the case that If canonical compatibilist theologians found the argument compelling enough to refute at length, the claim that compatibilists are simply 'untroubled' misrepresents the dialectical history.

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    • 1.Refuting an argument at length may reflect its popularity or threat to one's view, not genuine internal philosophical unease about compatibilism.
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    • 2.Rigorous scholasticism requires addressing objections systematically regardless of whether the philosopher finds the core position compelling.
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    • 3.Defensive engagement could indicate compatibilists felt socially or professionally obligated to respond, separate from substantive philosophical doubt.
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    • 1.Extensive scholarly refutations require engagement with arguments; disengagement would manifest as silence rather than detailed critique.
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    • 2.The dialectical record shows compatibilists spent considerable intellectual resources addressing incompatibilist objections, indicating genuine concern.
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    • 3.Characterizing opponents as 'untroubled' misrepresents their actual epistemic position if evidence shows they took counterarguments seriously.
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