ISBN-13: 9781441138323 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 224 str.
ISBN-13: 9781441138323 / Angielski / Twarda / 2014 / 224 str.
Skepticism remains a central and defining issue in epistemology, and in the wider tradition of Western philosophy. To better understand the contemporary position of this important philosophical subject, Allan Hazlett introduces a range of topics, including: - Ancient skepticism
- skeptical arguments in the work of Hume and Descartes
- Cartesian skepticism in contemporary epistemology
- anti-skeptical strategies, including Mooreanism, nonclosure, and contextualism
- additional varieties of skepticism
- the practical consequences of Cartesian skepticismPresenting a comprehensive survey of the key problems, arguments, and theories, together with additional readings, A Critical Introduction to Skepticism is an ideal guide for students and scholars looking to understand how skepticism is shaping epistemology today.