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| determinism |
the belief or teaching that every effect, including human thoughts and actions, is completely and predictably determined by preceding causes and that, therefore, free will does not exist. |
| fatalism |
a belief or doctrine that the events of life are predetermined and cannot be altered by human free will. [1/2 definitions] |
| libertarian |
one who believes that people act out of free will. [1/3 definitions] |
| Pelagian |
of or concerning a doctrine, condemned as heresy by the Roman Catholic Church in 416 A.D., that denies original sin and asserts one's ability to achieve salvation through virtuous acts of free will. |
| voluntary |
arising from or made of free will or choice. [1/4 definitions] |
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