Eleutherian

/ɪˌluːˈθɪriən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characterized by freedom, liberty, or free will; supporting the cause of human freedom.

Etymology

From Greek eleutheria meaning 'freedom,' combined with the suffix -ian. Historically used to describe philosophical movements emphasizing free will and liberty.

Kelly Says

Eleutherian thinkers fundamentally disagreed with determinists about whether humans had free choice—it was a debate that shaped modern philosophy.

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