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acatalepsia

n.
C2 Proficiency acatalep·sia

n. the belief that nothing is certain or true. It is a philosophical idea that people cannot know anything for sure.

n. the philosophical doctrine that nothing is certain or knowable. Often used in the context of skepticism to describe the rejection of all knowledge claims.


SIMPLE

The philosopher argued for acatalepsia to challenge the limits of human knowledge.

CONTEXTUAL

In his treatise, the author explores acatalepsia as a response to the uncertainty of the physical world.

COMPLEX

While many philosophers seek absolute truths, the concept of acatalepsia suggests that all human knowledge is inherently provisional and subject to revision.

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