probabilism

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A noun referring to a philosophical or theological doctrine that, in the absence of certainty, probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action, or in Roman Catholic casuistry, the principle that one may follow a solidly probable opinion even if a more probable one exists.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine philosophische oder theologische Lehre bezeichnet, nach der bei fehlender Gewissheit die Wahrscheinlichkeit eine ausreichende Grundlage für Überzeugung und Handeln ist; in der römisch-katholischen Kasuistik der Grundsatz, dass man einer wahrscheinlichen Meinung folgen darf, selbst wenn eine wahrscheinlichere existiert.

1. Catholic moral system C2 formal

   A Roman Catholic approach to moral decision-making that allows a person to follow any opinion that is solidly probable, even if another opinion is more probable.

   • The theologian defended probabilism as a way to resolve moral dilemmas.
   • In cases of doubt, probabilism permits following a probable opinion.
   • Probabilism was a key topic in 17th-century Catholic ethics.

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2. Philosophical doctrine C2 formal

   The philosophical view that, because absolute certainty is impossible, probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action.

   • Probabilism argues that we should act on the most likely outcome.
   • The philosopher's probabilism influenced modern decision theory.
   • Probabilism rejects the need for absolute proof in everyday reasoning.

   🇩🇪Probabilismus

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