equiprobabilism

[ ee-kwuh-prob-uh-buh-liz-uhm, ek-wuh- ]

noun

, Roman Catholic Theology.

1. a theory that in cases of doubt as to the lawfulness or unlawfulness of an action, it is permissible to follow either argument. Compare probabilism ( def 2 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of equiprobabilism¹

First recorded in 1885–90; equi- + probabilism

Example Sentences

Equiprobabilism.—The doctrine of Equiprobabilism is a middle way between Probabiliorism and Probabilism.

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But Equiprobabilism is a happy medium between Probabiliorism inclining to Rigorism, and Probabilism inclining towards Laxism.

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Therefore, Equiprobabilism does right in making these the guiding principles for the court of conscience.

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The praise given to St. Alphonsus by the Church reflects no glory on Probabilism, since the Saint rejected Probabilism and professed Equiprobabilism.

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Theoretical Objection.—If we judge Equiprobabilism by its arguments, we find it unconvincing, for that which is old in it does not agree with that which is new, and that which is new argues equally well for Probabilism.

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