Fatalisms

/ˈfeɪ.təl.ɪz.əmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'fatalism'; multiple distinct versions, interpretations, or instances of fatalistic belief systems.

Etymology

The plural form of 'fatalism,' created by adding the standard English plural suffix '-s'. This allows discussion of fatalism as having multiple varieties or manifestations across different cultures and time periods.

Kelly Says

Different cultures have developed radically different 'fatalisms'—Islamic tawhid (divine will), Greek stoicism, Hindu karma—but they all grapple with the same impossible question: if it's already written, what does choice even mean?

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