free-willer
- noun
- /friːˈwɪlər/
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libre albedrío
- Many philosophers debate whether a free-willer truly exists in a deterministic universe.
Examples
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She is a true free-willer who makes her own choices.
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Her reputation as a free-willer inspired others to take bold, independent steps.
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Known for being a free-willer, he refused to let fate dictate his actions.
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Many free-willers advocate for personal freedom in society.
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Many philosophers identify as free-willers because they advocate for the idea that individuals have the ability to make their own choices.
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As a free-willer, she insists that every decision is made based on personal belief rather than fate.
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The debate between determinists and free-willers often centers around the extent of human agency in decision-making.
Synonyms
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A person who follows their own way and ignores social rules
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A person who acts alone and does not follow group plans
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A philosopher or writer who thinks people must make their own meaning and accept responsibility for their choices
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A person who believes people freely choose their actions and are not controlled by outside forces
A person who believes human or God's will causes what happens
A person who does what they want without following rules
Antonyms
- Specialized
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A person who believes everything, even our choices, is caused by earlier events
How Reckless
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Free-willer comes from the simple parts free ('not controlled') and will ('choice' or 'desire') and the ending -er to mean a person. So a free-willer is someone who believes in free choice and acts freely and spontaneously.