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Definition of 'probabilism'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) probabilism
the doctrine, introduced by the Skeptics, that certainty is impossible and that probability suffices to govern faith and practice.

2. probabilism
Rom. Cath. Theol. the theory that in cases of moral doubt, a person may follow a sound opinion concerning the lawfulness of an act.

Etymology: (1835–45; < F)

Definition of 'probabilism'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) probabilism
a Roman Catholic system of casuistry that when expert opinions differ an actor can follow any solidly probable opinion that he wishes even though some different opinion might be more probable

2. (noun) probabilism
(philosophy) the doctrine that (since certainty is unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action

Definition of 'probabilism'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) probabilism
the doctrine of the probabilists

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