Meanings
- uncountablehuman sciencesSynonym of compatibilism.
Soft determinism is an inviting doctrine, for it allows us to maintain a belief in free will without having to relinquish the belief that every event has a cause. Soft determinism, however, is open to objections that have led some philosophers to abandon the position.
2007, Steven M. Cahn, “Free Will or Determinism?”, in Puzzles & Perplexities: Collected Essays, 2nd edition, Lexington Books, →ISBN, page 9Synonyms: compatibilism
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of compatibilism.
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