tychism

/ˈtɪkɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A philosophical system developed by Henri Bergson, emphasizing the role of chance and contingency in the creation of the universe.

“Bergson’s theories of tychism and its influence on modern thought is a subject of ongoing debate among scholars.”

Synonyms

  • chance philosophy
  • contingency theory

Antonyms

  • determinism
  • necessitarianism