Engelsk substantiv: probabilism |
1. | probabilism (om erkjendelse) 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 |
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| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | casuistry |
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2. | probabilism (om erkjendelse) (philosophy) the doctrine that (since certainty is unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action |
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| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory |
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| Overordnet kategori | philosophy |
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