The difference by the way between a denialist and a sceptic is important. From Wordnik.com. [Cheeseburger Gothic » So, Caprica.] Reference
And it's spelt "sceptic" - it is the British Broadcasting Corporation, after all. From Wordnik.com. [THE RISING TIDE....] Reference
The defining attitude of the sceptic is the suspension of judgment. From Wordnik.com. [BrothersJudd Blog] Reference
It's as if being a sceptic is a bad thing, yet the opposite of sceptical is gullible. From Wordnik.com. [Planet Gore on National Review Online] Reference
Well, I've been called a sceptic, a denier, a flat-earther and now a "wibbling NO ONE". From Wordnik.com. [Army Rumour Service] Reference
The word sceptic comes from the latin root which means: 1) to analyze 2) to think through thoughtfully. From Wordnik.com. [WHAT REALLY HAPPENED] Reference
The doctor was a man of great force and ability, and of unwearying devotion; but he was what would be called a sceptic and a materialist. From Wordnik.com. [From a College Window] Reference
This sceptic is fine w/being practical. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2009-10-01] Reference
Just started researching your "sceptic" scientists. From Wordnik.com. [On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with...] Reference
That said, McKitrick's submission is the best of the 'sceptic' submissions. From Wordnik.com. [CRU Inquiry Report submissions] Reference
We not only do not regard him as a 'sceptic' in the sense meant by Mr. Stedefeld, but we hold him, as well as. From Wordnik.com. [Shakspere and Montaigne] Reference
But I nevertheless believe that one should always remain a sceptic, meaning that no result should be regarded as a definitive result. From Wordnik.com. [To Browsing Undergraduates « Climate Audit] Reference
We've all heard of the word sceptic / skeptic. From Wordnik.com. [Brains Matter] Reference
Even the word "sceptic" implies mistrust of another. From Wordnik.com. [New Scientist - Online News] Reference
Every "sceptic" seems to be sceptical in his own way. From Wordnik.com. [RealClimate] Reference
(NB: The Australian spelling of skeptic is "sceptic"). From Wordnik.com. [Signs of the Times] Reference
Police question global warming 'sceptic' scientist over. From Wordnik.com. [WN.com - Articles related to Snow extent in Northern Hemisphere reaches second highest level in 44 years] Reference
The silence is deafening in the "sceptic" echo chamber. From Wordnik.com. [ScienceBlogs Channel : Life Science] Reference
If you are a "sceptic", if I am allowed to use the word, fine. From Wordnik.com. [marklynas.org - home] Reference
On the other hand, "sceptic" is sprayed about less discriminately. From Wordnik.com. [On Line Opinion - Latest Articles] Reference
It would be highly revealing to read what climate "sceptic" sites contained. From Wordnik.com. [Technology news, comment and analysis | guardian.co.uk] Reference
If you are in the paradigm, then you are a 'sceptic' and a 'critical thinker'. From Wordnik.com. [The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed] Reference
They put the word 'sceptic' in commas which also somehow diminishes their credibilty. From Wordnik.com. [Army Rumour Service] Reference
It's not often you get to see a prominent and outspoken "sceptic" join in the discussion. From Wordnik.com. [WHAT REALLY HAPPENED] Reference
However, I have noticed the "sceptic" sites getting quite croaky and repetitive recently. From Wordnik.com. [Politics.ie] Reference
But Andrew Montfort, a climate "sceptic" who wrote a report on the inquiries for the Global. From Wordnik.com. [BBC News - Home] Reference
"No, she would not die, but would grow into a cynic and sceptic, which is the worst of fates. From Wordnik.com. [My Brilliant Career] Reference
Climate 'sceptic' Bjørn Lomborg now believes global warming is one of world's greatest threats. From Wordnik.com. [Telegraph.co.uk: news, business, sport, the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Sunday Telegraph] Reference
Climate change 'sceptic' Ian Plimer argues CO2 is not causing global warming Talking E.ergy with E. ON. From Wordnik.com. [Telegraph.co.uk: news, business, sport, the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Sunday Telegraph] Reference
I'm not trying to prove anything to a "sceptic," any more than I'd try to prove something to a paranoid psychotic. From Wordnik.com. [Triablogue] Reference
In the original sense of the term, Montaigne is a good deal of a "sceptic," because the main purport of the APOLOGY OF. From Wordnik.com. [Montaigne and Shakspere] Reference
But it seems clear that "sceptic" is no better - the sceptics themselves reject the climate contrarians 'claim to their title. From Wordnik.com. [Environment news, comment and analysis from the Guardian | guardian.co.uk] Reference
If a man is thoroughly imbued with such ideas, he will be very far from being a sceptic. From Wordnik.com. [Love's Final Victory] Reference
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