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Skepticism
Skepticism (pronounced: /ˈskɛptɪˌsɪzəm/), also spelled scepticism in British English, is a philosophical or scientific attitude of doubting knowledge claims set forth in various areas. Skeptics rigorously question beliefs, they do not simply accept what others tell them.
Etymology
The term skepticism comes from the Greek word skeptikos, meaning "to inquire" or "look around". It first appeared in English in the 16th century.
Related Terms
- Empiricism: A philosophical belief that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience.
- Rationalism: The philosophical belief that knowledge should be derived from reason and logic, not by sensory experience.
- Agnosticism: The view that the existence of God or the supernatural is unknown or unknowable.
- Cynicism: An attitude of distrust toward claimed ethical and social values and a rejection of the need to be socially accommodating.
- Pragmatism: A philosophical tradition that considers words and thought as tools and instruments for prediction, problem solving, and action.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Skepticism
- Wikipedia's article - Skepticism
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