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決定論
The doctrine that all events, including human action, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will. It implies that individuals cannot be held morally responsible for their actions.
Examples in context
科学的決定論では自由意志の存在を否定する。
Scientific determinism denies the existence of free will.
すべてが運命で決まっているという考えは決定論だ。
The idea that everything is decided by fate is determinism.
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