Escepticismo (en. Skepticism)

/es.cep.ti.'si.smɔ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Attitude of questioning the truthfulness of assertions.

Skepticism can be beneficial in science to avoid accepting theories without evidence.

El escepticismo puede ser beneficioso en la ciencia para evitar aceptar teorías sin pruebas.

It is the philosophy that holds that the truth cannot be known with certainty.

Philosophical skepticism challenges many traditional beliefs.

El escepticismo filosófico desafía muchas creencias tradicionales.

The possibility of not accepting dogmas or beliefs without questioning.

His skepticism towards religion led him to explore other philosophies.

Su escepticismo frente a la religión le llevó a investigar otras filosofías.

From the Greek 'skeptikos' meaning 'the one who examines.'

critical skepticism

An approach that questions and analyzes criteria.

escepticismo crítico

living in skepticism

Maintaining a constant attitude of doubt towards reality.

vivir en escepticismo

healthy skepticism

Rational doubt that leads to the search for evidence.

escepticismo saludable

skepticism

Attitude based on the rejection of treating a belief as true without evidence.

ceticismo

incredulity

Difficulty or reluctance to believe in something.

incredulidad

doubt

Lack of certainty about the truth of something.

duda

Not believing anything.

Always with his skepticism, he never swallows the stories told to him.

Siempre con su escepticismo, nunca se traga las historias que le cuentan.

Distrusting everything.

With his skepticism, he doesn't trust even the offers on the internet.

Con el escepticismo que tiene, no se fía ni de las ofertas en internet.