Scepticisme (en. Skepticism)

/sɛp.ti.sism/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Systematic doubt regarding the truth or validity of a statement.

His skepticism led him to question all the evidence.

Son scepticisme l'a conduit à questionner toutes les preuves.

Philosophy that questions the possibility of knowing the truth.

Skepticism has always been an essential component of philosophy.

Le scepticisme a toujours été une composante essentielle de la philosophie.

A critical attitude that allows for the evaluation of information without prejudice.

A good scientist must demonstrate skepticism.

Un bon scientifique doit faire preuve de scepticisme.

The term comes from the Greek 'skeptikos', which means 'in doubt' or 'in reflection'.

reasonable skepticism

A critical attitude based on logical reflection.

scepticisme raisonnable

radical skepticism

Extreme doubt that questions any degree of truth.

scepticisme radical

skeptic

A person who expresses doubts or criticisms.

sceptique

doubt

Uncertainty about the truth or validity of a statement.

doute

critique

Negative evaluation or analysis of an idea or work.

critique

Doubting at every turn

He is always doubting at every turn, it's his skepticism.

Il est toujours en train de douter à tout va, c'est son scepticisme.

Being reserved

She is often reserved regarding new theories.

Elle est souvent sur la réserve concernant les nouvelles théories.