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probabilism
[ prob-uh-buh-liz-uhm ]
noun
- Philosophy. the doctrine, introduced by the Skeptics, that certainty is impossible and that probability suffices to govern faith and practice.
- Roman Catholic Theology. a theory that in cases of doubt as to the lawfulness of an action, it is permissible to follow a sound opinion favoring its lawfulness.
probabilism
/ ˈɒəɪˌɪə /
noun
- philosophy the doctrine that although certainty is impossible, probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action
- the principle of Roman Catholic moral theology that in a situation in which authorities differ as to what is the right course of action it is permissible to follow any course which has the support of some authority
Derived Forms
- ˈDz, nounadjective
- ˌDzˈپ, adjective
- ˌDzˈپally, adverb
Other yvlog Forms
- Dza·· noun adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of probabilism1
Example Sentences
Nevertheless, as far as I can see, he has sound probabilism on the side that operation is justifiable.
The next step was to force the confessors to accept their lax interpretation of the law; and this was accomplished by their famous theory of probabilism—first taught in Spain about 1580.
They were obliged tacitly to confess that their probabilism, or doctrine of probability, was at bottom but doubt, and the absence of all principle.
The study of the laws of the mind shows us too clearly, in fact, their fluidity with regard to the laws of nature for us not to accept probabilism.
Mr. Alban Butler was totally averse to the system of probabilism, and to all assertions that favor laxity in morale.
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