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Skepticism - from the Greek word skeptikoi meaning "seekers" or "inquirers" and skepteon meaning "we must investigate this" (Plato). Skepticism is the application of reason to any and all ideas. Skeptical does not mean "doubting" or "cynical", it means "to inquire". The child who constantly asks "why" is a natural skeptic. Skepticism is not a position; it's a process - a process of learning. The scientific method is central to skepticism. Skepticism is an essential, and meaningful, component of the search for truth. There are a lot of misconceptions about both skepticism and atheism, so let's get into more detail about each term individually.
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