Why the Problem of Free Will Has Remained Unsolved for Over Two Thousand Years

Abstract For more than two thousand years, the problem of free will has remained one of humanity’s greatest unsolved questions. Philosophers, scientists, and theologians have long debated whether human beings truly possess freedom in their decisions or if all choices are determined by prior causes. Despite centuries of inquiry, no single framework has unified these perspectives. This paper identifies the core reasons why the problem of free will has remained unresolved and explains how the absence of a universal law connecting mind, nature, and decision-making has led to centuries of confusion. It concludes that the universal law of balance in nature offers the necessary foundation to finally understand free will as a natural function operating within systemic feedback.