Psychological determinism

Psychological determinism is the view that psychological phenomena are determined by factors outside of a person's control. ^[1]

Daniel Bader discusses two forms of psychological determinism: ^[2]

• Orectic psychological determinism is the view that we always act upon our greatest drive. This is often called psychological hedonism, and if the drive is specified for self-interest, psychological egoism.
• Rational psychological determinism claims that we always act according to our "strongest" or "best" reason.

See also

• Free will
• Determinism
• Moral nihilism
• Moral skepticism

References

1. "Psychological determinism". APA Dictionary of Psychology. American Psychological Association . Retrieved 17 June 2023.
2. Bader, Daniel (29 July 2005). "Psychological Determinism". The Lyceum. Retrieved 18 August 2017.