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determinism

determinism Determinism is the view that a person’s choice among different possible actions can always be completely explained by psychological conditions and other contributing factors.

Determinism is the view that a person’s choice among different possible actions can always be completely explained by psychological conditions and other contributing factors.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Determinism” (Determinism).
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