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Definition of Determinism

1. Noun. (philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as denying the possibility of free will.

Definition of Determinism

1. n. The doctrine that the will is not free, but is inevitably and invincibly determined by motives.

Definition of Determinism

1. Noun. (context: ethics) The doctrine that all actions are determined by the current state and immutable laws of the universe, with no possibility of choice. ¹

2. Noun. (computing) The property of having behavior determined only by initial state and input. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Determinism

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Medical Definition of Determinism

1. The doctrine that the will is not free, but is inevitably and invincibly determined by motives. "Its superior suitability to produce courage, as contrasted with scientific physical determinism, is obvious." (F. P. Cobbe) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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