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Determinism is a philosophical concept that suggests all events, including human actions, are determined by prior causes and conditions. In other words, determinism posits that every event has a cause, and that if one knows all the causes and conditions, one can predict all future events. This concept is often contrasted with indeterminism, which holds that some events are not determined by prior causes and are therefore unpredictable.

There are several forms of determinism, including metaphysical determinism, which asserts that all events are determined by prior causes, and epiphenomenal determinism, which suggests that while events are determined, they do not cause anything. Another form is logical determinism, which holds that all events are determined by the laws of logic.

Determinism has been a subject of debate in philosophy, science, and ethics. Some argue that determinism undermines free will, as it suggests that human actions are not truly choices but rather inevitable outcomes of prior causes. Others contend that determinism is a necessary condition for scientific explanation, as it allows for the prediction of future events based on known causes.

Critics of determinism point out that it is difficult to reconcile with our everyday experience of free will and moral responsibility. They argue that if all events are determined, then we cannot be held responsible for our actions, as they were not our choices but rather the result of prior causes.

Despite these criticisms, determinism remains a significant concept in philosophy and science. It has been explored in various fields, including physics, where it is often associated with the idea of a deterministic universe, and in ethics, where it is used to argue for or against the possibility of moral responsibility.