Compatibilism is a philosophical position that argues that free will is compatible with determinism. In other words, compatibilists believe that individuals can still have free will and be morally responsible for their actions even if all events are determined by prior causes. This view typically involves redefining or reconceptualizing free will as the ability to act in accordance with one's desires and motivations, rather than as the ability to act in an uncaused or completely autonomous manner. Compatibilism is a popular stance in philosophy of mind and ethics, and has been a topic of debate for centuries.