Between empirical evidence and theoretical frameworks: The concept of Free Will at the intersection of Philosophical Understanding, Psychological Analysis, and Neural Correlates

Understanding the role of (human) Free Will is a necessary premise and substantial process for the appropriate application of any healing art, starting with psychotherapeutic approached focused on the amelioration and improvement of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral elements in the suffering person, and more generally in the path toward healing and truth every person embarks on. This article examines the three interconnected areas of philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience to explore what the existence and activation of Free Will represents in the life of human beings, from its clinical-medical-therapeutic outcomes to its implications to identity, community, and society.