It is a very logical mode of thought well illustrated by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It basically mentions that men are biological machines, absorbing knowledge and society. Yes, you could say it's one of those philosophies that blame society for everything but that quick judgment is like saying evolution is random. Determinists believe in the sequential order of nature.
2007-01-05 17:33:16 · 11 answers · asked by Asilos Magdalena 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yeah, it says human behavior has a reason behind it, nature and nurture. It really is kind of useless philosophy, but determinism usually means you are more intellectually honest. You don't hate people because you realize you are only you because of things out of your control. So why hate someone whose actions were dictated by circumstances...read about feral children.
2007-01-05 17:41:30 · update #1
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2007-01-12 08:58:16 · answer #1 · answered by Jamie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of our observations are probabibalistic. And after we are convinced our conclusions are deterministic in our brain.
We analyse phenomena using radom variables,and after we integrate these variables it boils down to a deterministic solution. Quantum mechanics is not able to observe any phenomena instantaneously;nevertheless the average results are deterministic.
Control systems are analysed using a transfer function,and obtain a solution with multiple roots,neverthe less it narrows down to a second order differential equation which sums up to 2 roots.So all the systems in the Universe can be observed deterministically involving the solution of a second order differential equation. Hence its a deterministic solution.
If the human mind cannot conclude any thoughts deterministically it would have no particular direction on anything and that would be chaotic.
So Einstein once again was right on his cristicism of quantum mechanics.
Atheists are convinced that the existance of a creator is not real.If they have convinced themselves that way than they are deterministically convinced.Their problem is that they have not analysed all the radom variables. In order to discover the truth it is neccessary to look for it. As the saying indicates "seek and you shall find"
2007-01-06 02:59:56 · answer #2 · answered by goring 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quantum mechanics is not deterministic, at least according to the majority of physicists. It was the in opposition to Copenhagen interpretation of Heisenberg's uncertainty principle that Einstein said, "I cannot believe that God would choose to play dice with the universe." Since, in theory, a simple change in quantum state could determine if a neuron would fire of not, there is room for free will and non-determinism in the universe.
Evolution depends on many random events, but tends towards complexity (although simplicity often offers advantages). Life depends on many random events, but averages play a great role. You breath in many oxygen atoms. There is no reason that one would be used in preference to another. It does not matter which one is used in which reaction, so long as enough are present to sustain life.
2007-01-05 18:02:36 · answer #3 · answered by novangelis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sigmund Schlomo Freud also blamed society and and mankind and found no good in either! Nitchetze wrote that god was dead. Did that make it true? Creationists are Determinist's as well, seeking the truth with an open mind and palms down. . There is logical order in Creation and the Laws of Nature. Violate one and there will be chaos.
2007-01-05 17:41:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think of i'm a determinist who believes in loose will. the two are not as unique as philosophy traditionally portrays it. If my loose will is to be waiting to do something, it desires to act on the exterior international in a deterministic way. we don't stay in a Cartesian fairytale the place our ideas and strikes are completely remoted from exterior effects, yet there's no good clarification why we are no longer responsible for our conscious judgements, despite if the greenback does not give up at us. If "loose will" as you define it somewhat is going to be completely remoted then, no i do no longer have confidence in loose will, yet once you whine that the what i'm speaking approximately isn't *truly* loose will, then this is like asserting it somewhat isn't any longer *truly* love except Cupid is taking photos those together with his arrows. loose will and determinism are apples and oranges, no longer opposites. i could advise you examine Daniel Dennett's books on loose will: "Freedom Evolves" and "Elbow Room".
2016-11-26 23:17:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, quantum physics brings uncertainty to the picture, so while free will might be an illusion, random chance wouldn't be, there's some randomness in which way an axon grows and strengthens, and some randomness in every interaction in the brain, then determinism wouldn't be the case.
2007-01-05 17:36:55 · answer #6 · answered by yelxeH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it allow for a combination of nature and nurture to explain human behavior?
2007-01-05 17:37:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Even Hawkings believes that God throws dice and He "still has some tricks up his sleeve."
2007-01-05 17:36:58 · answer #8 · answered by LadyB!™ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look into modern cynicism.
2007-01-05 17:40:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I not that familar right off hand. good question though I'll keep it in mind.
2007-01-05 17:39:10 · answer #10 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋