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    It is not the case that Resistance to compatibilism based on necessity is confused, because it conflates causal necessity with compulsion or force.

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    • 1.People believe that when A causes B, A compels or forces B.
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    • 2.Hume argues this belief is a mistake: causal necessity is only constant conjunction plus customary mental inference.
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    • 3.If causal necessity does not involve force or compulsion, then necessity per se does not threaten liberty.
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