Meaning & use
determinism
The philosophical view that all events are caused entirely by prior events, not free will.
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Strict determinism suggests that every choice we make was already inevitable.
The professor contrasted determinism with theories that emphasize human free will.
A note on using this word
A central concept in philosophy and physics, often debated alongside free will and moral responsibility.
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