De vrije wil
Example: Mensen geloven dat ze de vrije wil hebben om te kiezen.
Definition
"De vrije wil" refers to the philosophical concept that individuals have the ability to make choices freely, without being constrained by external forces or predetermined fate. It implies that people can act according to their own desires and decisions.
Etymology
The term "de vrije wil" comes from Dutch, where "vrije" means free and "wil" means will. It is closely related to philosophical discussions on autonomy and moral responsibility. Did you know? The concept of free will has been debated since ancient philosophy, especially in works by Aristotle and later by Enlightenment thinkers.
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