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Determinism

Definition

The philosophical idea that every event, including human decisions and actions, is the inevitable result of prior causes and is therefore predetermined.

Example Sentences

1The philosopher's theory of determinism suggests that our choices are not truly free.
2Is determinism compatible with the concept of moral responsibility?
3Determinism is often seen as being in conflict with the idea of free will.
4The scientist argued that human behavior can be explained by determinism, citing the influence of genetics and environment.
5The debate between determinism and indeterminism has been ongoing in the fields of philosophy and physics for centuries.

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