probabilism

• 名词，指一种哲学或神学学说，认为在缺乏确定性的情况下，概率或可能性足以作为信念和行动的依据；在罗马天主教决疑论中，指即使存在更可能的观点，也可以遵循确实可能的观点的原则。

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.

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1. Catholic moral systemC2formal

   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.

   或然论

   • 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.

2. Philosophical doctrineC2formal

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

   或然论

   • 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.