"causa sui" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Latin [Term?] Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|}} Latin [Term?] Head templates: {{en-noun|?|nolinkhead=1}} causa sui
  1. (philosophy) Something that is generated within itself, or assigns itself a purpose. Categories (topical): Philosophy
    Sense id: en-causa_sui-en-noun-uJzozk-2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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