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| − | '''Determinism''' is the doctrine that events are ''determined'' by [[natural cause]]s. [[Incompatibilism]] views it as being in conflict with the doctrine of [[free will]], while [[Compatibilism]] sees no conflict between the two. | + | '''Determinism''' is the doctrine that events are ''determined'' by [[natural cause]]s. |
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| + | *Determinism is the philosophical doctrine that every event in the universe is the inevitable consequence of a preceding cause. [http://www.rationality.net/freewill.htm] | ||
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| + | [[Incompatibilism]] views it as being in conflict with the doctrine of [[free will]], while [[Compatibilism]] sees no conflict between the two. | ||
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Revision as of 17:55, December 8, 2008
Determinism is the doctrine that events are determined by natural causes.
- Determinism is the philosophical doctrine that every event in the universe is the inevitable consequence of a preceding cause. [1]
Incompatibilism views it as being in conflict with the doctrine of free will, while Compatibilism sees no conflict between the two.