Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun probabilism

2 senses of probabilism

Sense 1
probabilism -- (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)
       => casuistry -- (moral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas)

Sense 2
probabilism -- ((philosophy) the doctrine that (since certainty is unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action)
       => philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory -- (a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy)