indeterminist
/ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪst/
noun
- A person who believes that not all events are caused by prior events or fate, and that humans have free will.
- The philosopher was known as a strong indeterminist, rejecting the idea of a predetermined future.
- In the debate, the indeterminist claimed that quantum physics supports free will.
- As an indeterminist, she argued that people can always choose differently.
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adjective
- Relating to the belief that not all events are determined by prior causes and that free will exists.
- She adopted an indeterminist philosophy after studying modern physics.
- The novel presents an indeterminist universe where characters shape their own destinies.
- His indeterminist view of history emphasizes human choices over fate.