Freedom of Choice and Karma as the Basis of an Axiological Attitude to Life

The article deals with the problem of freedom of choice of a person. Grounded on the principle of determinism, the author analyzes various approaches to solving this problem. A special attention is given to the problem of freedom of choice in Theosophy, where the doctrine of karma, characteristic of Eastern philosophy, is used to solve it. The understanding of karma and freedom of choice of a person in theosophy is examined in detail, as well as the difference of this concept from the understanding of freedom of choice in Western European philosophy.