scepticism
n . 怀疑论,怀疑主义
怀疑论,怀疑主义
scepticism n 1 :
the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge [
synonym :
{
agnosticism }, {
skepticism }, {
scepticism }]
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Skepticism \
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n . [
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scepticisme .] [
Written also {
scepticism }.]
1 .
An undecided ,
inquiring state of mind ;
doubt ;
uncertainty .
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That momentary amazement ,
and irresolution ,
and confusion ,
which is the result of skepticism .
--
Hune .
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2 . (
Metaph .)
The doctrine that no fact or principle can be certainly known ;
the tenet that all knowledge is uncertain ;
Pyrrohonism ;
universal doubt ;
the position that no fact or truth ,
however worthy of confidence ,
can be established on philosophical grounds ;
critical investigation or inquiry ,
as opposed to the positive assumption or assertion of certain principles .
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3 . (
Theol .)
A doubting of the truth of revelation ,
or a denial of the divine origin of the Christian religion ,
or of the being ,
perfections ,
or truth of God .
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Let no . . .
secret skepticism lead any one to doubt whether this blessed prospect will be realized . --
S .
Miller .
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Skepticism | Definition, Philosophy, Examples, History, Criticism . . . The first school of skeptical philosophy developed in the Academy, the school founded by Plato, in the 3rd century bce and was thus called “Academic” skepticism Starting from the skeptical doctrines of Socrates, its leaders, Arcesilaus and Carneades, set forth a series of epistemological arguments to show that nothing could be known, challenging primarily what were then the two foremost
SCEPTICISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary SCEPTICISM definition: 1 an attitude that shows you doubt whether something is true or useful: 2 UK spelling of… Learn more