Probabilism

[prɒbәbilizm]

Definition

(noun.) (philosophy) the doctrine that (since certainty is unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action.

(noun.) 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.

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Definition

(n.) The doctrine of the probabilists.

Typist: Virginia