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agnosticism

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/æɡˈnɑstɪsɪzəm/
1

the position of doubting or disbelieving any claims of ultimate or certain knowledge

  • Her agnosticism led her to question all philosophical certainties.
  • The scientist maintained agnosticism regarding unproven theories.
  • Agnosticism about the origins of the universe is common in modern physics.
  • He approached the debate with agnosticism toward all definitive claims.
  • Many thinkers adopt agnosticism as a cautious intellectual stance.
2

uncertainty or lack of commitment regarding the existence of deities or the ability to know and comprehend the nature of ultimate reality

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  • Agnosticism is marked by a humble acknowledgment that the existence of God or spiritual truths is uncertain and beyond definitive human understanding.
  • He often expressed his agnosticism by stating that human beings might never be able to fully understand the nature of ultimate reality.
  • Due to his agnosticism, he approached religious debates with a sense of curiosity and caution, avoiding firm stances on the existence of gods.
  • Agnosticism invites intellectual humility, acknowledging that definitive answers to questions about the divine may remain elusive in the human experience.
  • Her agnosticism was rooted in the belief that the question of whether deities exist is beyond human comprehension and should remain an open-ended inquiry.