Where does “skepticism” come from?
Skepticism derives from English skeptic, from Ancient Greek σκεπτικός, from Ancient Greek σκέπτομαι meaning "to look or examine," ultimately from Proto-Indo-European speḱ- meaning "to observe or perceive."
skepticism (English): The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic; A...
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- The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic; A...
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