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Quotations regarding 'Determinism'

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It is impossible to trap modern physics into predicting anything with perfect determinism because it deals with probabilities from the outset.

Arthur Eddington, British Scientist (1882-1944)

A profound political question is suddenly on the table: Must the country continue to give precedence to private financial gain and market determinism over human lives and broad public values?

William Greider, American Author

In one sense I feel that my book is a one-woman argument against determinism.

Susan Griffin, American Writer

Man is a masterpiece of creation if for no other reason than that, all the weight of evidence for determinism notwithstanding, he believes he has free will.

Georg C. Lichtenberg, Physicist (1742-1799)

Life is like a game of cards. The hand you are dealt is determinism; the way you play it is free will.

Jawaharlal Nehru, Indian Leader (1889-1964)

The world changed from having the determinism of a clock to having the contingency of a pinball machine.

Heinz R. Pagels, -

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