Het incompatibilisme
Example: Het incompatibilisme stelt dat vrije wil en determinisme onverenigbaar zijn.
Definition
"Het incompatibilisme" is a philosophical concept stating that free will and determinism cannot coexist; it asserts that if determinism is true, then individuals do not have free will, emphasizing the incompatibility between these two ideas in discussions about human freedom and moral responsibility.
Etymology
The term "het incompatibilisme" originates from the Dutch word 'incompatibilisme,' combining 'in-' meaning 'not,' and 'compatibilisme,' which relates to compatibility. It reflects the idea that two concepts—free will and determinism—are incompatible. Did you know? The English equivalent is 'incompatibilism,' showing the shared roots in Latin and philosophical terminology.
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