Determinism ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Determinism ( noun )

1. The doctrine that all events, including human actions, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will.
2. The belief that the future is fixed and unchangeable.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from french déterminisme, from déterminer "fix the limits of".

Examples:

1. Some philosophers argue that determinism is incompatible with free will.
2. The theory of determinism suggests that everything that happens is predetermined and inevitable.
3. The belief in determinism can take away from the sense of personal responsibility.
4. Determinism is the belief that everything that happens is the result of prior causes and cannot be changed.
5. Determinism is the belief that the future is fixed and unchangeable.

(As a verb)

Determinism ( verb )

1. The doctrine that all events, including human actions, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will.
2. The belief that the future is fixed and unchangeable.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from french déterminisme, from déterminer "fix the limits of".

Examples:

1. Some philosophers argue that determinism is incompatible with free will.
2. The theory of determinism suggests that everything that happens is predetermined and inevitable.
3. The belief in determinism can take away from the sense of personal responsibility.
4. Determinism is the belief that everything that happens is the result of prior causes and cannot be changed.
5. Determinism is the belief that the future is fixed and unchangeable.