predeterminism

Meanings

• noun

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

  - "Predeterminism is a philosophical concept that suggests our actions are predestined."
  - "Some people believe in predeterminism, while others argue for free will."

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Variants

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predetermine , predetermined , predetermines , predetermining

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'determinare,' meaning 'to determine.'

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Trivia

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1. Predeterminism was a popular belief during the Renaissance and the Enlightenment periods.

2. The concept of predeterminism can be found in various religious and philosophical traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and certain forms of Christianity.

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Related Concepts

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1. Determinism vs. Free Will: A philosophical debate regarding the nature of reality and the extent to which human actions are determined by prior causes or free from them.

2. Quantum Mechanics: A branch of physics that deals with phenomena on a very small scale, which has been suggested to challenge determinism.

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Culture

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Predeterminism has been a topic of debate in various fields such as philosophy, religion, and science. It has been explored in works of literature, including Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World' and Robert A. Heinlein's 'Time Enough for Love'.

How to Memorize "predeterminism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a clock with gears turning, each event determined by the previous one.
   - Visualize a line of dominoes falling in a perfect line.

2. associate
   

   - Associate predeterminism with the idea of a predestined future.
   - Think of predeterminism as a belief in a fixed outcome.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym PREDETERMINISM to remember the meaning: Predestined Reality Determines Every Thought, Idea, Need, Motivation, Intention, and Situation.

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