Catholic probabilism

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Summary

In Catholic moral theology, probabilism provides a way of answering the question about what to do when one does not know what to do.

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theological framework for moral decision-making
Lessius was a notable defender of probabilism, which allowed for moral choices when the lawfulness of an action was debated by reputable authorities.
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theological position on moral conscience
Gregory of Valencia was a notable proponent of probabilism, a moral theory that allows for following a probable opinion in cases of conscience even if a more certain one exists.
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