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Main Entry: skep·ti·cism
Pronunciation: \ˈskep-tə-ˌsi-zəm\
Function: 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, systematic doubt, or criticism characteristic of skeptics
3 : doubt concerning basic religious principles (as immortality, providence, and revelation)
synonyms see uncertainty
source: www.merriam-webster.com...
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Entry Word: skepticism
Function: noun
Meaning: a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something — see doubt
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Entry Word: skeptical
Function: adjective
Meaning: 1 inclined to doubt or question claims
Originally posted by Watcher-In-The-Shadows
Apparently science as you see it leads to assumptory leaps in a vain attempt to defend against any percieved slight against it. Science is a tool. Nothing more. Nothing less. To assume that science by default makes a person skeptical is laughable at best and more than a little magical thinking.
Originally posted by Watcher-In-The-Shadows
But, praytell stranger, what are my beliefs? Hm?
Nor did I suggest anything of the sort. You are trying to twist my words to fit your anti-science prejudice.
I have no idea what your specific beliefs may be. However, it is clear from your posts here and elsewhere that you are possessed of an anti-science attitude. As science does not support your beliefs, whatever they may be, you assume that science is flawed.