SKEPTICISM

Skepticism

Skepticism or scepticism is generally any questioning attitude towards knowledge, facts, or opinions/beliefs stated as facts, or doubt regarding claims that are taken for granted elsewhere.

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skepticism

Noun

  1. The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.
  2. A studied attitude of questioning and doubt
  3. The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible
  4. A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty though scientific or logical observation.
  5. Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines


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