willusionism

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noun

The neuroscientific view that free will is an illusion.

Scrabble 17

Meanings

nounwillusionism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesThe neuroscientific view that free will is an illusion.

Origin

Blend of will + illusionism, coined by philosopher Eddy Nahmias.

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