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equiprobabilism
[ ee-kwuh-prob-uh-buh-liz-uhm, ek-wuh- ]
noun
- a theory that in cases of doubt as to the lawfulness or unlawfulness of an action, it is permissible to follow either argument. Compare probabilism ( def 2 ).
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of equiprobabilism1
Example Sentences
But Equiprobabilism is a happy medium between Probabiliorism inclining to Rigorism, and Probabilism inclining towards Laxism.
The praise given to St. Alphonsus by the Church reflects no glory on Probabilism, since the Saint rejected Probabilism and professed Equiprobabilism.
Alphonsus Liguori, Saint, preference for Equiprobabilism, 696, 697, 698; on obligation of judge when evidence is contrary to his personal knowledge, 1951 c.
Therefore, Equiprobabilism does right in making these the guiding principles for the court of conscience.
Theoretical Objection.—If we judge Equiprobabilism by its arguments, we find it unconvincing, for that which is old in it does not agree with that which is new, and that which is new argues equally well for Probabilism.
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