- Probabilism
- Probabilism Prob"a*bil*ism, n. [Cf. F. probabilisme.] The doctrine of the probabilists. [1913 Webster]
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Probabilism
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Probabilism — • The moral system which holds that, when there is question solely of the lawfulness or unlawfulness of an action, it is permissible to follow a solidly probable opinion in favour of liberty even though the opposing view is more probable.… … Catholic encyclopedia
probabilism — PROBABILÍSM s.n. Concepţie potrivit căreia nu se poate stabili cu certitudine dacă o afirmaţie este sau nu adevărată. – Din fr. probabilisme. Trimis de ana zecheru, 13.04.2004. Sursa: DEX 98 probabilísm s. n. Trimis de siveco, 10.08.2004. Sursa … Dicționar Român
probabilism — [präb′ə bəl iz΄əm] n. [Fr probabilisme: see PROBABLE & ISM] 1. Philos. the doctrine that certainty in knowledge is impossible and that probability is a sufficient basis for action and belief 2. R.C.Ch. the principle that in matters concerning… … English World dictionary
Probabilism — In theology and philosophy, probabilism (from Latin probare , to test, approve) holds that in the absence of certainty, probability is the best criterion. TheologyIn moral theology, especially Catholic, it refers especially to the view in… … Wikipedia
probabilism — probabilist, n., adj. /prob euh beuh liz euhm/, n. 1. Philos. the doctrine, introduced by the Skeptics, that certainty is impossible and that probability suffices to govern faith and practice. 2. Rom. Cath. Theol. a theory that in cases of doubt… … Universalium
Probabilism — practical doctrine which gives assistance in ordinary matters to one who is skeptical in respect of the possibility of real knowledge: it supposes that though knowledge is impossible, a man may rely on strong beliefs in practical affairs. This… … Mini philosophy glossary
probabilism — The doctrine that in some area of science, or ethics, we may settle for hypotheses with reasonable degrees of probability, without being able to obtain knowledge. Probabilism is flanked by the more dogmatic view that we can achieve certainty, on… … Philosophy dictionary
probabilism — This word (from the Latin probabilis, meaning provable ) refers to the school of moral theology that considers it permissible to follow a moral opinion that is apparently acceptable and reasonable, even though it is not certain. Unfortunately … Glossary of theological terms
probabilism — noun Etymology: French probabilisme, from Latin probabilis probable Date: circa 1843 1. a theory that in disputed moral questions any solidly probable course may be followed even though an opposed course is or appears more probable 2. a theory… … New Collegiate Dictionary
probabilism — noun The doctrine that, in the absence of certainty, probability is the best criterion … Wiktionary
