Der Kompatibilismus
Example: Der Kompatibilismus erklärt, wie Freiheit und Determinismus zusammenpassen.
Definition
"Der Kompatibilismus" is a philosophical concept that explains how freedom and determinism can coexist without contradiction, suggesting that human free will is compatible with deterministic laws governing the universe.
Etymology
The term "der Kompatibilismus" originates from the Latin root 'compatibilis,' meaning 'capable of existing together.' It was adopted into German philosophical discourse to describe the idea that two seemingly opposing concepts, freedom and determinism, can be reconciled.
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