A Critical Introduction to Skepticism

A Critical Introduction to Skepticism
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Publisher : A&C Black
Total Pages : 223
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ISBN-10 : 9781441144072
ISBN-13 : 1441144072
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Book Synopsis A Critical Introduction to Skepticism by : Allan Hazlett

Download or read book A Critical Introduction to Skepticism written by Allan Hazlett and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2014-03-13 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 skepticism Presenting 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.


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