Probabilism (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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  1. the doctrine, introduced by the Skeptics, that certainty is impossible and that probability suffices to govern faith and practice.
  2. 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.
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  1. the doctrine that although certainty is impossible, probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action
  2. 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
Probabilism (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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