Determinism: A Note on the Philosophical School

di Pons Malleus (Autore)

Pons Malleus, 2025

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. The question of whether our lives are governed by free will or by forces beyond our control has long been a fundamental concern of human thought. At the heart of this inquiry lies the philosophical doctrine known as Determinism—a worldview asserting that every event, including human actions and decisions, is the inevitable result of preceding causes. This audiobook embarks on an exploration of Determinism, tracing its intellectual roots, examining its many forms, and contemplating its profound implications for morality, responsibility, and the nature of reality itself. Determinism challenges the common intuition that individuals possess unbounded freedom to shape their own destinies. Instead, it invites us to consider a universe woven from cause and effect, where each moment unfolds from prior states according to fixed laws or chains of causality. From the mechanistic clockwork of classical physics to the probabilistic yet law-bound realms of modern science, the determinist perspective has provided a powerful framework for understanding the natural world and our place within it. Yet Determinism is not a monolith. Philosophers have wrestled with nuanced variations such as causal determinism, logical determinism, theological determinism, and psychological determinism—each posing unique questions about the extent and nature of necessity in human affairs. This audiobook delves into these distinct strands, offering readers a comprehensive map of determinist thought from antiquity to contemporary philosophy. This audiobook is designed to guide listeners through these intricate debates with clarity and depth. It presents core arguments, critiques, and counterarguments, while also highlighting the enduring relevance of Determinism in contemporary thought.

• Autore: Pons Malleus
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 03:23:32
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Pons Malleus
• EAN: 9798318089282

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