fortuitism

enUK

fortuitism

(fɔːˈtjuːɪˌtɪzəm) n (Philosophy) philosophy the doctrine that evolutionary adaptations are the result of chance. Compare tychism forˈtuitist n, adj

fortuitism

the doctrine that chance is involved in natural events rather than absolute determinism. See also evolution. — fortuist, n.See also: Chance