probabilism | ||
1. | [ noun ] (Roman Catholic,philosophy) 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 | |
Related terms: | casuistry | |
2. | [ noun ] (philosophy) the doctrine that (since certainty is unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action | |
Related terms: | philosophical_doctrine philosophy | |
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probabilistic probability provability provably provable probably probable |