skepticism vs vacillation

skepticism

noun
  • The practice or philosophy of being a skeptic. 

  • Doubt or disbelief of religious doctrines 

  • The doctrine that absolute knowledge is not possible 

  • A studied attitude of questioning and doubt 

  • A methodology that starts from a neutral standpoint and aims to acquire certainty though scientific or logical observation. 

vacillation

noun
  • Indecision in speech or action. 

  • Changing location by moving back and forth. 

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