skepticism

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /ˈskɛp.tɪˌsɪ.zəm/

Noun

skepticism (American spelling)

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

Related terms

• skeptic
• skeptical

Translations

• French: scepticisme
• German: Skeptizismus, Skepsis
• Italian: scetticismo
• Portuguese: ceticismo
• Russian: скептици́зм
• Spanish: escepticismo

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