意い志しの自じ由ゆう

expression, noun

free will; freedom of will

Philosophical term referring to the ability to make choices free from external constraints. Often contrasted with determinism. The synonymous term 自由意志 is also common.

See also: 自由意志

• 意い志しの自じ由ゆうの問もん題だいは、哲てつ学がくの中ちゅう心しん的てきなテーマの一ひとつだ。

  The problem of free will is one of the central themes in philosophy.

• 彼かれは意い志しの自じ由ゆうを信しんじている。

  He believes in free will.