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==Synonyms==

==Synonyms==

certitude, [[conviction]] mean a state of being free from [[doubt]]. certainty and certitude are very close; certainty may stress the [[existence]] of [[objective]] [[proof]] <claims that cannot be confirmed with [[scientific]] certainty>, while certitude may emphasize a [[faith]] in something not needing or not capable of proof <believes with certitude in an [[afterlife]]>. conviction applies especially to [[belief]] strongly held by an [[individual]] <holds firm convictions on every issue>.

certitude, [[conviction]] mean a state of being free from [[doubt]]. certainty and certitude are very close; certainty may stress the [[existence]] of [[objective]] [[proof]] <claims that cannot be confirmed with [[scientific]] certainty>, while certitude may emphasize a [[faith]] in something not needing or not capable of proof <believes with certitude in an [[afterlife]]>. conviction applies especially to [[belief]] strongly held by an [[individual]] <holds firm convictions on every issue>.

==Description==

==Description==

'''Certainty''' can be defined as either (a) [[perfect]] [[knowledge]] that has [[total]] [[security]] from [[error]], or (b) the [[mental]] [[state]] of being without [[doubt]]. Objectively defined, certainty is total [[continuity]] and validity of all [[foundation]]al [[inquiry]], to the highest [[degree]] of precision. Something is certain only if no [[skepticism]] can occur.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certainty]

'''Certainty''' can be defined as either (a) [[perfect]] [[knowledge]] that has [[total]] [[security]] from [[error]], or (b) the [[mental]] [[state]] of being without [[doubt]]. Objectively defined, certainty is total [[continuity]] and validity of all [[foundation]]al [[inquiry]], to the highest [[degree]] of precision. Something is certain only if no [[skepticism]] can occur.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Certainty]

[[Category: Philosophy]]

[[Category: Philosophy]]