deterministic
1 of 1adjective/dɪˌtɜrmɪˈnɪstɪk/
1
an inevitable consequence of antecedent sufficient causes
2
referring to the belief or theory that all events, including human actions, are determined by preceding causes and conditions, leaving no room for free will or indeterminacy
- The deterministic worldview posits that every event, including human decisions, is predetermined by prior causes and conditions.
- Some philosophers argue that deterministic views undermine the concept of moral responsibility, as individuals cannot truly be held accountable for their actions.
- The deterministic nature of classical physics was challenged by the advent of quantum mechanics, which introduced elements of indeterminacy at the subatomic level.
- The deterministic nature of Newtonian physics led scientists to believe that the universe operates according to fixed laws.