Antiskeptical

/ˌæntɪˈskɛptɪkəl/ adjective

Definition

Opposed to skepticism; characterized by belief in certainty rather than doubt.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + skeptical. Philosophical adjective used in epistemology debates.

Kelly Says

An antiskeptical position is surprisingly hard to defend philosophically—even ancient philosophers like Descartes couldn't escape some form of doubt.

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