Compatibilism is a “cop out” – John Searle By Jonathan MS Pearce • Nov 5, 2015 • 27 comments Compatibilism is a cop out, as according to John Searle, esteemed philosopher. I think I agree! Watch this Closer To Truth video to hear him explain his stance, talking abut the illusion of free will. Category: Free Will and Determinism • Philosophy Tags: determinism • free will • John Searle • Lawrence Kuhn