O compatibilismo



Example: O compatibilismo tenta reconciliar o livre-arbítrio com o determinismo.

Definition


"O compatibilismo" refers to the philosophical position that attempts to reconcile free will with determinism, suggesting that both can coexist without contradiction. It argues that individuals can be free even if their actions are determined by prior causes.

Etymology


The term "o compatibilismo" comes from the Portuguese word 'compatível,' meaning 'compatible,' combined with the suffix '-ismo,' which denotes a doctrine or system. It reflects the idea of compatibility between free will and determinism, a central debate in philosophy.

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