Determinism

/dɪtˈɜːmɪnˌɪzəm/

/dɪˈtɝməˌnɪzəm/

Determinism

the theory or doctrine that all events and occurrences are completely determined by previously existing causes, therefore human beings cannot be punished or held accountable for their deeds

Examples

1. Determinism is a different issue from reduction.

2. Determinism isn’t my favorite thing.

3. Determinism versus non-determinism-- classical physics is deterministic.

4. Determinism, by contrast, doesn’t allow options.