soft determinism

the position that all events, including human actions and choices, have causes, but that free will and responsibility are compatible with such determinism. Compare hard determinism.

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February 23rd 2025

neurotic solution

a method of resolving a neurotic conflict by removing it from awareness. [proposed by Karen D. Horney]