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Fatalism Quote
“It is a singular fact that most men of action incline to the theory of fatalism, while the greater part of men of thought believe in providence.”
-Honore de Balzac
“Fatalism is a false premise. What will be is not necessarily what must be.”
-Pearl S. Buck
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What Is Fatalism?
Fatalism is the belief that events are predetermined by fate or destiny, and that humans cannot do anything to change them.
Fatalists believe that everything that happens has already been decided by some higher power, and there is nothing we can do to change it. This can lead to a feeling o...
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Signs of Fatalism
Fatalism can be seen in many different areas of life. For example, some people may have a fatalistic attitude towards their job, believing that they cannot do anything to change their situation. This can lead to them feeling unhappy and demotivated at work.
Other people may have a more gene...
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Types of Fatalism
Hard fatalism reflects the belief that humans have no control over their own destiny and that everything is predetermined. This means that people believe that they cannot do anything to change the course of their life, no matter what they do.
Soft fatalism ...
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History of Fatalism
The concept of fatalism has been around for many centuries and can be traced back to the ancient Greeks. For example Aristotle, said “What is, necessarily is, when it is; and what is not, necessarily is not, when it is not.” The Stoics believed that humans should accept what is going to happen,...
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Concepts Related to Fatalism
Determinism is the belief that while our actions may be determined by prior causes, we still have some control over them.
Predestination is the belief that some people are destined for salvation or damnation regardless of their actions. People may still hav...
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Implications of Fatalism
People who have a fatalistic outlook may be more likely to take risks such as not following road safety rules, as they may believe that it will not make a difference.
Fatalism can also lead to feelings of resignation and hopelessness, as individuals may feel that they have no control over t...
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