El compatibilisme



Example: El compatibilisme intenta conciliar el lliure albir amb el determinisme estricta.

Definition


"El compatibilisme" is a philosophical doctrine that attempts to reconcile free will with strict determinism, asserting that both can coexist without contradiction. It argues that free will is compatible with the idea that all events are determined by prior causes.

Etymology


The term "el compatibilisme" comes from the Latin root 'compatibilis,' meaning 'able to exist together,' combined with the Catalan suffix '-isme,' which denotes a doctrine or system of thought. Did you know? The term gained prominence in philosophy during the 20th century when thinkers sought to bridge the gap between determinism and moral responsibility.

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