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Fatalism: meaning, definitions and examples

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fatalism

 

[ หˆfeษชtษ™หŒlษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

philosophical belief

Fatalism is the philosophical doctrine that events are fixed in advance and that human beings are powerless to change them. This belief suggests that everything that happens, including human actions and choices, is predetermined and inevitable. Fatalists often argue that since the outcome is already set, it diminishes the value of free will. The concept is prevalent in various cultures and influences literature, art, and moral thought. Fatalism can lead to a sense of resignation in the face of life's uncertainties.

Synonyms

determinism, fate, predestination

Examples of usage

  • She embraced a sense of fatalism as she faced the outcomes of her decisions.
  • The novel explores themes of fatalism and the lack of control over fate.
  • His fatalism prevented him from taking risks in life.

Translations

Translations of the word "fatalism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fatalismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฏเคคเคฟเคตเคพเคฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fatalismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ fatalisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะฐั‚ะฐะปั–ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ fatalizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ๅ‘ฝ่ซ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fatalisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fatalismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fatalizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šด๋ช…๋ก 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‚ุฏุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fatalismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ fatalizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎฟๅ‘ฝ่ฎบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ fatalizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถrlรถg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะฐั‚ะฐะปะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒขแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fatalizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fatalismo

Etymology

The term 'fatalism' originates from the Latin word 'fatum', meaning 'fate', which is connected to the concept of destiny and the unavoidable nature of future events. As a philosophical term, it began to take shape in the 18th century, particularly influenced by Enlightenment thinkers who wrote about the limits of human agency and free will. In its historical context, fatalism has often been contrasted with the concept of free will, presenting a complex dialogue between human determination and external forces that shape destiny. Various cultures throughout history have explored ideas of fatalism, from ancient Greek tragedians like Sophocles, who portrayed characters helpless in the face of fate, to modern philosophical debates regarding the ability to make choices in a seemingly predetermined universe. The nuances of fatalist thought have evolved, influencing religious and ethical systems, revealing deep-seated beliefs about the human condition, mortality, and the nature of existence.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,071, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.