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willusionism

willusionism noun: the neuroscientific view that free will is an illusion.

Noun

willusionism (uncountable)

  1. The neuroscientific view that free will is an illusion.

Origin of willusionism

Blend of will + illusionism, coined by philosopher Eddy Nahmias.

Questions about willusionism

What does willusionism mean?
Willusionism means the neuroscientific view that free will is an illusion.
What part of speech is willusionism?
Willusionism is a noun.

Words near willusionism in the dictionary

  1. willst
  2. Willsy
  3. Willung
  4. Willung South
  5. Willurah
  6. willusionism
  7. willusionist
  8. willusionists
  9. Willwerth
  10. Willwerths
  11. willy

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