Irresolution vs Skepticism - What's the difference?
irresolution | skepticism | Related terms |
Lack of resolution; lack of decision or purpose; vacillation.
* 1796 , Matthew Lewis, The Monk , Folio Society 1985, p. 238:
(US) The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.
(US) A studied attitude of questioning and doubt
(US) The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible
(US) A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty though scientific or logical observation.
(US) Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines
Irresolution is a related term of skepticism.
As nouns the difference between irresolution and skepticism
is that irresolution is irresoluteness, irresolution; indecision, wavering while skepticism is (us) the practice or philosophy of being a skeptic.irresolution
English
Noun
(en noun)- Again he paced the chamber; but an involuntary movement of awe and inquietude constantly led his eye towards the alcove. He drew near it with irresolution .