indeterminism
[/ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmɪnɪzəm/]
nounmasculinepl: indeterminisms
indeterminismo
1. The philosophical doctrine that not all events are completely determined by previously existing causes; the view that some events occur by chance or are free from causal determination
Indeterminism suggests that human choices are not entirely predetermined by prior causes.
O indeterminismo sugere que as escolhas humanas não são totalmente predeterminadas por causas anteriores.
2. In physics, the theory that certain phenomena, particularly at the quantum level, are inherently unpredictable or not governed by deterministic laws
Quantum mechanics introduced indeterminism into physics through Heisenberg's uncertainty principle.
A mecânica quântica introduziu o indeterminismo na física através do princípio da incerteza de Heisenberg.
3. The rejection of determinism; the belief that the future is not wholly determined by the past
Many philosophers argue for indeterminism as a basis for free will.
Muitos filósofos argumentam a favor do indeterminismo como base para o livre arbítrio.
Indeterminism is a central concept in Western philosophy and theoretical physics, particularly relevant in discussions of free will, moral responsibility, and quantum mechanics. In both Brazilian and Portuguese academic traditions, this concept is extensively debated in philosophy departments and theoretical physics programs. The term gained prominence in the 20th century with developments in quantum mechanics, fundamentally challenging classical deterministic worldviews.
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