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probabilism

/ probabilism /

noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1

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

Type of:

philosophical doctrine philosophical theory

Domain:

philosophy

noun Sense 2

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

Type of:

casuistry

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Sense Count

2

Total Synonyms

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Total Relationships

3

Times Searched

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philosophical doctrine philosophical theory casuistry