Deterministisch
Example: In de filosofie bespreken we deterministische theorieën over vrijheid.
Definition
"Deterministic" describes a philosophical concept where events or actions are predetermined by prior causes, leaving no room for randomness or free will. In philosophy, deterministic theories suggest that every state or event is the inevitable result of preceding conditions.
Etymology
The word "deterministic" comes from the Latin verb 'determinare,' meaning 'to limit, bound, or define.' It evolved through Late Latin and French before entering English. Did you know? The root 'determine' originally implied setting boundaries, which fits well with the idea of fixed, predetermined outcomes in deterministic philosophy.
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"Deterministisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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