• Skepticism

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    skepticism

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    1. (US) The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.
    2. (US) A studied attitude of questioning and doubt
    3. (US) The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible
    4. (US) A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty though scientific or logical observation.
    5. (US) Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines

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