Associations to the word «Probabilism»

Wiktionary

PROBABILISM, noun. (theology) (philosophy) The doctrine that, in the absence of certainty, probability is the best criterion.

Dictionary definition

PROBABILISM, noun. 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.
PROBABILISM, noun. (philosophy) the doctrine that (since certainty is unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action.

Wise words

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.
Leo Buscaglia