Skepticism" relates to a search for the truth. The term comes from the Greek skeptikos used some 2,300 years ago by disciples of the philosopher Pyrrhos. The verb skeptesthai means "to reflect, look, view." The earliest self-declared skeptics emphasized the importance of the senses in confirming reality. Over time, the word's meaning expanded to include the notion of reasonable doubt. Today, the "skeptic" is perceived as a doubter—someone who may trust, but must always verify.
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