Skepticism

['skɛptɪ,sɪzəm]

Definition

(n.) An undecided, inquiring state of mind; doubt; uncertainty.

(n.) 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.

(n.) 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.

Edited by Bertram

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [Written also Scepticism.] [1]. Doubt, incredulity, Pyrrhonism.[2]. Unbelief, infidelity, free-thinking.

Editor: Oswald

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