Definition of probabilism in US English:
probabilism
nounˈpräbəbəˌlizəmˈprɑbəbəˌlɪzəm
See probabilistic
Example sentencesExamples
- It gave rise to a form of probabilism, as a positively endorsed theory of knowledge, which is one of the New Academy's legacies.
- He is most consistent, sure-footed and passionate in his celebration of prudence, practical reasoning, and good old-fashioned English probabilism and empiricism.
- While probabilism in empirical matters was defended as reasonable by skeptics, such an attitude was considered unreasonable with regard to metaphysics.
- Throughout his experiment in skepticism and probabilism, he struggles against the invincible ignorance that impedes his certainty.