soft determinist

C1Philosophy

(academic, theoretical)Someone who believes that all events, including human actions, are determined by prior causes but still considers individuals free and morally responsible as long as they act according to their own desires.

Example

• A soft determinist would argue that even though our choices are influenced by prior events, we can still be held accountable for our actions.
• The debate between hard determinists and soft determinists centers on whether free will can exist in a determined universe.