1. Plural of fatalism; the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable, and that humans cannot change their destiny.
Usage: Usually used as a mass noun (fatalism), but fatalisms can refer to multiple instances or varieties of fatalistic belief systems.

Examples

• Different cultures have developed various fatalisms throughout history.
• The philosopher argued against fatalisms that deny human responsibility.
• Some religious fatalisms teach that God has already determined all outcomes.
• Modern psychology often rejects the fatalisms of earlier deterministic theories.
• The novel explores how different characters embrace or reject fatalisms in their lives.