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voluntarism

/ˌvɒltəˈnɛrɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does voluntarism mean?

noun

The doctrine that all human conduct, movements, and activities are voluntary and that individuals have complete freedom of choice. Voluntarism emphasizes the importance of individual will and moral responsibility.

Example

"The philosopher's voluntarism led him to argue that human behavior is entirely the result of individual choice and not influenced by external factors."

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