Associations to the word «Probabilism»
Noun
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Wiktionary
PROBABILISM, noun. (theology) (philosophy) The doctrine that, in the absence of certainty, probability is the best criterion.
Dictionary definition
PROBABILISM, 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.
PROBABILISM, noun. (philosophy) the doctrine that (since certainty is unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action.
Wise words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.