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Fatalism
01
the philosophical doctrine that all events are predetermined and humans cannot change them
Examples
Ancient Stoics embraced fatalism, believing the course of life was fixed.
His lectures explored fatalism in classical literature.
02
a passive or submissive attitude resulting from the belief that events are predetermined and inevitable
Examples
Her fatalism made her accept setbacks without protest.
Despite his fatalism, she tried to convince him to take control of his future.
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