probabilism

Noun
  1. 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 (synset 106170497)
    is a type of: casuistry - moral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas
  2. (philosophy) the doctrine that (since certainty is unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action (synset 105984125)
    referred to in: philosophy - the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
    is a type of: philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory - a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy

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