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Determinism

Verb / dɪˈtɜ:mʌˌnɪzʌm / Another word for determinism — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Determinism is the belief that everything that happens is caused by things that happened before it, and that people have no real ability to make choices or control what happens.

Synonyms & similar words

fatalism predestination necessitarianism inevitability predetermination fate destiny cause-and-effect karma lot doom luck fortune providence chance circumstance reality certainty inevitableness unavoidability

Example sentences

  1. Determinism is the opposite of free will.
  2. Some people believe that everything is determined by fate.
  3. Determinism suggests that our choices don't really matter.
  4. Determinism is a complex philosophy that can be difficult to understand.
  5. The concept of determinism has been debated by philosophers for centuries.

Quotes

  • The belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness. - Joseph Conrad
  • The doctrine of determinism is the belief that all events are caused by something that happened before them. - Richard Taylor
  • I do not believe in free will. Schopenhauer's words: 'Man is free to do what he wills but he cannot will what he wills' accompany me in all situations throughout my life and reconcile me with the actions of others. - Albert Einstein

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