Who is a fatalist? This word has a certain popularity, as a result of which it can be heard in conversations or found in literature. However, today not everyone knows the true meaning of this term.
In this article we will tell you what this concept means and in relation to whom it is appropriate to use it.
What does fatalism mean?
Translated from Latin, the word "fatalism" literally means - "determined by fate."
A fatalist is a person who believes in the inevitability of fate and the predetermination of life in general. He believes that since all events are already predetermined in advance, then a person is no longer able to change anything.
In the Russian language there is an expression that is close in its essence to fatalism - "what to be, that cannot be avoided." Thus, the fatalist explains all good and bad events by the will of fate or higher powers. Therefore, he disclaims all responsibility for certain incidents.
People with such a life position usually tend to go with the flow, without trying to drastically change or influence the situation. They reason like this: "Good or bad will happen anyway, so there is no point in trying to change something."
However, this does not mean that a fatalist, for example, will start to stand on the rails while waiting for a train or hug a person with tuberculosis. Its fatality is rather manifested in a broader sense - in the very attitude to life.
Types of fatalism
There are at least 3 types of fatalism:
- Religious. Such believers believe that the Lord predetermined the fate of each person, even before his birth.
- Logical. The concept comes from the teachings of the ancient philosopher Democritus, who argued that there are no accidents in the world and everything has a cause-and-effect relationship. Fatalists of this type believe that all events are interconnected and not accidental.
- Everyday pessimism. This type of fatalism manifests itself when a person experiences stress, aggression, or is in a desperate situation. For his misfortunes, he can blame people, animals, forces of nature, etc.
