Philosophy from a Skeptical Perspective
Philosophy from a Skeptical Perspective
One of the questions that philosophers discuss is: How can we avoid, or at least reduce, errors when explaining the world? The skeptical answer to this question is: We cannot avoid errors since no statement is certain or even definitely plausible, but we can eliminate some past errors. This book advocates the skeptical position and discusses its practical applications in science, ethics, aesthetics, and politics. It brings philosophy down to earth and comprises an outline of a skeptical guide to the real world.
- Advocates a thorough and reasonable skepticism
- Lists practical applications of epistemology
- The book presents a comprehensive view in epistemology, ethics, aesthetics, and politics
Product details
September 2008Paperback
9780521726399
180 pages
229 × 152 × 11 mm
0.27kg
Available
Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Skepticism
- 3. Science
- 4. Ethics
- 5. Politics
- 6. Aesthetics
- 7. Conclusion: the next step.
