French translation of occasionalism is 
occasionalism

Meaning of "occasionalism" in English

Occasionalism is a philosophical theory that emerged in the 17th century, primarily associated with French philosopher Nicolas Malebranche. It posits that physical and mental events occur due to divine intervention, where God acts as the only true causal agent. According to occasionalism, there are no direct causal relationships among created entities. Instead, God intervenes at every occasion when an interaction seems to occur. This theory was meant to address problems related to the interaction between mind and body and is a notable contribution to the philosophy of metaphysics.

Meaning of "occasionalism" in French

Occasionalism is a philosophical doctrine that suggests that created substances cannot be the true causes of events. Instead, it maintains that God is the only true cause, intervening directly to produce effects in what appear to be causal interactions among finite entities. This concept, linked to the works of philosophers like Nicolas Malebranche, highlights the dependency of the material and spiritual realms on divine action, removing any autonomous power from creatures themselves. This doctrine aims to address the philosophical issue of causation and the mind-body interaction.

Pronunciation of "occasionalism" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [əˈkeɪʒənəˌlɪzəm]

Pronunciation Variations: Depending on the speaker’s accent or dialect, occasionalism might sound slightly different. In American English, the emphasis typically falls on the second syllable, while British English often uses a more straightforward vowel sound in the first syllable.

Pronunciation of "occasionalism" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [ɔka.zjɔ.na.lizm]

Pronunciation Variations: The French pronunciation tends to remain consistent across regions. Some variations might occur in informal or regional dialects, but the standard pronunciation reflects common usage as influenced by its philosophical roots.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. Occasionalism challenges the idea that mind and body independently cause events.
   (L'occasionnalisme remet en question l'idée que l'esprit et le corps causent indépendamment des événements.)

2. Nicolas Malebranche is a key figure associated with the theory of occasionalism.
   (Nicolas Malebranche est une figure clé associée à la théorie de l'occasionnalisme.)

3. The philosophy of occasionalism posits divine intervention at every event.
   (La philosophie de l'occasionnalisme prône l'intervention divine à chaque événement.)

4. Occasionalism was developed as a solution to mind-body dualism.
   (L'occasionnalisme a été développé comme une solution au dualisme corps-esprit.)

5. Critics argue that occasionalism undermines human free will.
   (Les critiques soutiennent que l'occasionnalisme sape le libre arbitre humain.)

6. Occasionalism suggests God is the sole causal agent in the universe.
   (L'occasionnalisme suggère que Dieu est le seul agent causal dans l'univers.)

7. The debate about occasionalism continues among philosophers today.
   (Le débat sur l'occasionnalisme se poursuit parmi les philosophes d'aujourd'hui.)

8. Occasionalism has historical significance in the study of metaphysics.
   (L'occasionnalisme a une signification historique dans l'étude de la métaphysique.)

9. Some view occasionalism as a means to reconcile science and religion.
   (Certains considèrent l'occasionnalisme comme un moyen de réconcilier la science et la religion.)

10. Understanding occasionalism requires a grasp of 17th-century philosophy.
    (Comprendre l'occasionnalisme nécessite une compréhension de la philosophie du XVIIe siècle.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "occasionalism" in English

Synonyms: -

Antonyms: materialism, naturalism, determinism

Similar Words: divine intervention, metaphysics, dualism, causation, theology

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "occasionalism" in French

Synonyms: -

Antonyms: matérialisme, naturalisme, déterminisme

Similar Words: intervention divine, métaphysique, dualisme, causalité, théologie

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