indeterminism

<metaphysics> view, similar to accidentalism, according to which at least some events or human actions are not determined by outside causes; obviously this idea is opposed to determinism. Epicurus' idea of the "atomic swerve" is an example of an indeterminist doctrine.

[The Ism Book]

Edited by Giovanni Benzi

<2001-03-25>

Try this search on OneLook / Google


Nearby terms: incorrigible « incremental analysis « independence of an axiom « indeterminism » indexical » indirect proof » individual constant