Scepticism

The third is the strictly philosophical sense of the term Scepticism, which is taken, unless otherwise specified, to be universal.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913

One may go a far way in Scepticism, may get to disbelieve in God and Devil, in Virtue and Vice, in Love, in one's own Soul, never to speak of Time and Space, Progress of the Species,

New Letters and Memorials of Jane Welsh Carlyle 1893

{164} But the issue is an absurd one, before the combatants are agreed as to the meaning of the word Scepticism, and before the reader has before him the views of Pascal, and the manner in which he defines his own attitude in relation to what he considered the two great lines of thought opposed to Christianity.

Pascal John Tulloch 1854

Scepticism, which is the basis of scientific reasoning, is an artificial thing, first created in the world under the competitive economic order when it became essential to self-preservation in a world of trade based on deceit.

City of Endless Night 1920

But their Scepticism is a tone of mind rather than a reasoned philosophical doctrine based upon a critical examination of the human mind or upon a study of the history of human speculation.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 13: Revelation-Stock 1840-1916 1913

It is one of the characteristics of recent thought that it distrusts its own activity: the ancient philosophical "Scepticism" has been revived and strengthened.

Browning as a Philosophical and Religious Teacher Henry Jones 1887

Scepticism about transfer fees is on the rise among most club owners.

Premier League 2011-12: Manchester City can cause trouble for United | Kevin McCarra 2011

Thus they could not let me rest even on the intermediate shelf of Scepticism but made me a Deist at once!! —

Letter 354 2009

Scepticism about Kevin Heaney's capacity to complete his buyout of Plymouth Argyle's property assets – and facilitate Peter Ridsdale's £1 takeover of the football operation – has reached the point where other bidders have been invited to conduct due diligence.

Manchester City seek Garry Cook replacement with new emphasis 2011

Scepticism about McChrystal's ambitious aims was implicit in the way the Pentagon report on the war issued Apr. 26 assessed the progress of the campaign in Marja.

Pentagon Doubts Grow On McChrystal War Plan 2010