causalism 1
noundomain: thinking
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Definition
the philosophical doctrine that holds behavior and actions to be the result of previous mental states, such as beliefs, desires, or intentions, rather than from a present conscious will guiding one's actions.
Examples
- 1.Since it is the essence of scientific research to seek out causes, to find causal explanations for all phenomena, scientists generally lean toward causalism in their work.


