Skepticism
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'''Skepticism''' is the tendency to doubt the truth of claims until presented with sufficient evidence; one who has such a tendency may be called a '''skeptic'''. Note that this is a stronger position than simply ''not believing'' a claim until presented with evidence. | '''Skepticism''' is the tendency to doubt the truth of claims until presented with sufficient evidence; one who has such a tendency may be called a '''skeptic'''. Note that this is a stronger position than simply ''not believing'' a claim until presented with evidence. | ||
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Skepticism is the tendency to doubt the truth of claims until presented with sufficient evidence; one who has such a tendency may be called a skeptic. Note that this is a stronger position than simply not believing a claim until presented with evidence.