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That is the specific aspect of determinism that we're talking about, but determinism itself is based on the fact that all of our actions are determined by forces out of our control (as Xiangsu so aptly described).
And yes, people are very often held accountable for their actions, as our society does not take an entirely deterministic view of human nature (in fact, it's quite the opposite in many ways).
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