Philosophers explore not only the natural world, but also the nature of human persons. So philosophy includes anthropology as well as metaphysics. One philosophical question people often ask about themselves is this: Am I free, or am I forced to do what I do? This is the question of free will, free choice, free agency, or simply freedom. Obviously we are not always free. The term “free” contrasts some of our experiences with others. If we are locked in a room, that limits our