indeterminism
the doctrine that human actions, though influenced somewhat by preexisting psychological and other conditions, are not entirely governed by them but retain a certain freedom and spontaneity.
the theory that the will is to some extent independent of the strength of motives, or may itself modify their strength in choice.
Origin of indeterminism
1Other words from indeterminism
- in·de·ter·min·ist, noun, adjective
- in·de·ter·min·is·tic, adjective
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How to use indeterminism in a sentence
This is, I think, putting the Indeterminists' case as strongly as it can be put.
Determinism or Free-Will? | Chapman CohenMany recent Indeterminists designate the freedom of the will as exceedingly small.
A Review of the Systems of Ethics Founded on the Theory of Evolution | C. M. Williams
British Dictionary definitions for indeterminism
/ (ˌɪndɪˈtɜːmɪˌnɪzəm) /
the philosophical doctrine that behaviour is not entirely determined by motives
Derived forms of indeterminism
- indeterminist, noun, adjective
- indeterministic, adjective
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