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Case-based reasoning.
For the casuist, the circumstances of a case are essential for evaluating the proper response. |
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| A specious argument used for deceiving someone. |
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| To extinguish the guilt incurred by; to make amends for. |
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| The philosophical doctrine suggesting the negation of one or more meaningful aspects of life. Most commonly, nihilism is presented in the form of existential nihilism which argues that life is without objective meaning, purpose, or intrinsic value. |
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| Producing a beneficial effect; remedial |
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| The art of judging human character from facial features. Also, the general appearance of a person, without reference to its implied characteristics. |
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| Statement asserting the truth of something, affirmation, assertion. |
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| The study and diagnosis of disease. |
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