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*pithanon*

A Greek term meaning 'persuasive' or 'plausible,' introduced by Carneades to describe impressions that survive scrutiny and can guide action. Cicero translated it into Latin as *probabile*, shaping his epistemology.

Catégorie : Philosophie

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He was probably right

Cicero’s life and thought are a testament to the idea of probabilia: we should be confident in our beliefs, but never certain- by Massimo PigliucciRead on Aeon

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