scepticism
n . 怀疑论,怀疑主义
怀疑论,怀疑主义
scepticism n 1 :
the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge [
synonym :
{
agnosticism }, {
skepticism }, {
scepticism }]
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Skepticism \
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n . [
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scepticisme .] [
Written also {
scepticism }.]
1 .
An undecided ,
inquiring state of mind ;
doubt ;
uncertainty .
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That momentary amazement ,
and irresolution ,
and confusion ,
which is the result of skepticism .
--
Hune .
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2 . (
Metaph .)
The doctrine that no fact or principle can be certainly known ;
the tenet that all knowledge is uncertain ;
Pyrrohonism ;
universal doubt ;
the position that no fact or truth ,
however worthy of confidence ,
can be established on philosophical grounds ;
critical investigation or inquiry ,
as opposed to the positive assumption or assertion of certain principles .
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3 . (
Theol .)
A doubting of the truth of revelation ,
or a denial of the divine origin of the Christian religion ,
or of the being ,
perfections ,
or truth of God .
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Let no . . .
secret skepticism lead any one to doubt whether this blessed prospect will be realized . --
S .
Miller .
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