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唯意志論

简唯意志论 · 繁唯意志論

Mandarin · pinyin wéi yì zhì lùn

voluntarism
metaphysical view, esp. due to Schopenhauer 叔本華 Shū běn huá, that the essence of the world is willpower

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唯: wéi · only; yes
意: yì · thought, idea, opinion; think
志: zhì · purpose, will, determination; annals
論: Look up this written character
论: lùn · debate; discuss; discourse

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2–4–4–4 · wei2 yi4 zhi4 lun4

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wai4 ji3 zi3 leon6

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