Het scepticisme
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Definition
"Het scepticisme" refers to the philosophical attitude of doubting or questioning the validity of certain knowledge or beliefs. It encourages critical thinking and the examination of evidence before accepting claims as true, promoting a cautious approach to knowledge acquisition.
Etymology
The word "het scepticisme" comes from the Greek word 'skeptikos', meaning 'inquiring' or 'thoughtful'. It was adopted into Dutch and other European languages through Latin and French, reflecting a tradition of philosophical inquiry that dates back to ancient skeptics who questioned the certainty of knowledge.
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"Het scepticisme" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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