2006-08-30 09:35:15 · 5 answers · asked by bassbredrin 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Well, the idea is probably older than the hills. It's not that complex, really: 'nothing makes a difference'. Probably EVERYONE has that idea at one point in their life.
The first major recorded instance of fatalism being brought up was by Aristotle in chapter 9 of "De Interpretatione". Though interestingly, just after proving that the entire future is predestined and therefore that nothing we do makes any difference, he then goes on to argue why this isn't so.
Still, he was the first to bring it up in a semi-permanent way. Hope that helps. Follow the link for more info.
2006-08-30 09:52:46 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure that the idea of fatalism reaches back to the very dawn of the human mind. It is common in the earliest reflective thinking. Probably inspired by the unchanging motions of the stars.
2006-08-30 09:54:10 · answer #2 · answered by wehwalt 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fatalism is merely the rationale for self destructive behavior.
2006-08-30 11:38:34 · answer #3 · answered by Samurai Hoghead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A manic depressive.
2006-08-30 09:51:30 · answer #4 · answered by Carlton73 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does it matter? If we were destined to know we would know.
2006-08-30 09:48:39 · answer #5 · answered by elephanthrower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋