compatibilism

Meanings

• noun

  The philosophical belief that free will and determinism can coexist.

  - "Compatibilism is the philosophical position that asserts free will is compatible with determinism."
  - "The debate between compatibilism and incompatibilism continues to be a topic of philosophical discussion."

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Variants

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compatibilities , compatibility , compatible , compatibleness , compatiblenesses , compatibly , backward compatibilities , backward compatibility , backward compatible , backwards compatibilities , backwards compatibility , backwards compatible , self-compatibilities , self-compatibility , self-compatible

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Etymology

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From Latin 'compatibilis', meaning 'able to endure together'.

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1. The concept of compatibilism can be traced back to ancient Greek philosophy, with Aristotle being one of the earliest known proponents.

2. Compatibilism is often seen as a middle ground between the competing philosophical positions of determinism and free will.

3. Some forms of Buddhism hold a compatibilist view of free will and determinism, known as 'karma'.

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1. Determinism: The philosophical belief that all events, including moral choices, are determined completely by previously existing causes.

2. Free Will: The philosophical belief that individuals have the power to make choices that are not determined by prior causes.

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Compatibilism has been a topic of philosophical debate since ancient times, with notable philosophers such as Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, and Baruch Spinoza holding compatibilist views.

How to Memorize "compatibilism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with free will on one side and determinism on the other. Compatibilism is the belief that these two forces can coexist in balance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'compatibilism' with the idea of harmony or balance between opposing forces.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'C-F-D' to remember the meaning of compatibilism: Compatibility of Free Will and Determinism.

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