prohairesis

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek προαίρεσις (proaíresis, volition, moral choice, intention).

Noun

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prohairesis (uncountable)

  1. (philosophy) The Stoic principle that people have a choice in how they judge, and are affected by, externalities.