Definitions for: Probabilism


[n] the doctrine that (since certainty is unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action
[n] a Roman Catholic system of casuistry that when expert opinions differ an actor can follow any solidly probable opinion that he wishes even though some different opinion might be more probable



Webster (1913) Definition: Prob"a*bil*ism, n. [Cf. F. probabilisme.]
The doctrine of the probabilists.

See Also: casuistry, philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory

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