What to do when things are uncertain and yet a decision must be made? The doctrine of "Probabilism" seems helpful. In the absence of certainty, when an alternative is both plausible and approved, in the judgment of at least some reasonable authorities and by at least some rational arguments, Probabilism says that it's OK to choose it – even if more authorities or arguments support a different decision.

In other words, Probabilists see wide "gray zones" within which free personal preference can govern. It's not a sin to go against the majority. Yay, Free Will!

(cf Free Will (1999-04-11), Freedom Evolves (2003-07-03), Asimov on Happiness (2007-11-07), ...) - ^z - 2023-06-09