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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 — Prob a*bil*ism, n. [Cf. F. probabilisme.] The doctrine of the probabilists. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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 — 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
