Definition
怀疑论 is a philosophical term that primarily refers to skepticism — the questioning of certainty and knowledge claims. In Chinese academic contexts, it can sometimes be loosely associated with nihilism, but the two are distinct: skepticism questions whether knowledge is possible, while nihilism denies objective meaning or value. You'll encounter 怀疑论 in philosophy discussions, critical thinking contexts, and debates about epistemology.
n.
skepticism (philosophical doctrine questioning the possibility of certain knowledge)
Examples
- 怀疑论。huái yí lún shì yì zhǒng duì zhīshi kěnéngxìng chí huáiyí tàidù de zhéxué lìchǎng.Skepticism is a philosophical stance that doubts the possibility of knowledge.
- 怀疑论。Tā de huái yí lún ràng tā bù qīngyì xiāngxìn rènhé wèi jīng zhèngshí de shuōfǎ.His skepticism makes him reluctant to believe any unverified claims.
- ，怀疑论。Zài zhéxué shǐ shàng, huái yí lún yǔ dúduànlùn xíngchéng le xiānmíng de duìbǐ.In the history of philosophy, skepticism stands in sharp contrast to dogmatism.
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