Skepticism — This article is about the philosophical term. For the metal band, see Skepticism (band). Skeptic and Skeptics redirect here. For other uses, see Skeptic (disambiguation). Certainty series Agnosticism Belief … Wikipedia
Religious humanism — is an integration of religious rituals and/or beliefs with humanistic philosophy that centers on human needs, interests, and abilities.OriginsHumanism as it was conceived in the early 20th century rejected revealed knowledge, theism based… … Wikipedia
skepticism — [skep′tisiz΄əm] n. 1. [S ] the doctrines of the ancient Greek Skeptics 2. the critical philosophical position that neither truth nor sure and certain knowledge are humanly attainable, whether through reason, the senses, or any other means 3.… … English World dictionary
skepticism — /skep teuh siz euhm/, n. 1. skeptical attitude or temper; doubt. 2. doubt or unbelief with regard to a religion, esp. Christianity. 3. (cap.) the doctrines or opinions of philosophical Skeptics; universal doubt. Also, scepticism. [1640 50; < NL… … Universalium
Religious conversion — The Conversion of Saint Paul, a 1600 painting by Italian artist Caravaggio (1571–1610) Part of a series on the Religious conversion Types … Wikipedia
skepticism — noun 1) his ideas were met with skepticism Syn: doubt, doubtfulness, a pinch of salt; disbelief, cynicism, distrust, mistrust, suspicion, incredulity; pessimism, defeatism; formal dubiety See note at uncertainty 2) … Thesaurus of popular words
skepticism — noun Date: 1646 1. an attitude of doubt or a disposition to incredulity either in general or toward a particular object 2. a. the doctrine that true knowledge or knowledge in a particular area is uncertain b. the method of suspended judgment,… … New Collegiate Dictionary
skepticism — n. tendency to doubt, tendency to question the validity of claims, uncertainty; philosophical doctrine which maintains that true knowledge is unobtainable or uncertain; tendency to doubt religious principles … English contemporary dictionary
SKEPTICS AND SKEPTICISM — Skepticism in philosophy refers to the principle that all knowledge, whether sensory or conceptual, is subject to the limitations of the human mind and, thus, unreliable. No certain or absolute knowledge can be attained by man. This position was… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Philosophical skepticism — For a general discussion of skepticism, see Skepticism. Philosophical skepticism (from Greek σκέψις skepsis meaning enquiry UK spelling, scepticism) is both a philosophical school of thought and a method that crosses disciplines and cultures.… … Wikipedia
