leap of faith
LEEP uv FAYTH
liːp əv feɪθListen
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an act of committing to a belief, hypothesis, or course of action that goes beyond what can be conclusively proven by available evidence, trusting that the commitment is nonetheless justified; in scientific contexts, a leap of faith describes the moment when a researcher pursues a hypothesis that lacks sufficient evidence to convince sceptics but whose internal logic and partial support make it worth investing in; the phrase, rooted in Kierkegaard's existentialist theology, now applies to any high-stakes decision made under irreducible uncertainty
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