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Scepticism
SCEPTICISM

Definition: (British English) An attitude of doubting that claims or statements are true or that something will happen.
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* All seven elements would be in.


1. Purposeful and necessary (?)

2. There is a basis for attitude - experience, information, research, warning or hearsay, Ponzi, etc.
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Quote: "Sceptics are never deceived". - French proverb.
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3. Sceptic listens all through and hears all that is said clearly.

4. Conducts an in-depth questioning, if necessary, and/or asks for clarification (connect to #3).
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Quote: Scepticism is the chastity of the intellect". - George Santayana.


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5. Does not believe whatever explanation is offered, no matter how detailed or (seemingly) plausible. Or, deliberately fails to understand situation as explained (see definition).
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a. Takes no risk or chance.

b. Not trusting anyone and/or anything.

c. Not truly hoping or has only a declining hope.

d. Not ready to listen more or again (connect to #3).

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Quote: "Scepticism: the mark and even the pose of the educated mind". - John Dewey.


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6. Not prepared or ready, if proved wrong. That is, makes significant losses when the condition of being overcautious fails.
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Quote: "The path of sound credence is through the thick forest of scepticism". - George Jean Nathan.


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7. Doubting attitude serves no purpose(s) in the end, that is, fears are proved wrong in the end (connect to #7).
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Quote: "Skepticism, riddling the faith of yesterday, prepared the way for the faith of tomorrow". - Romain Rolland.

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