The Challenge of Skepticism

Unravel the mysteries of doubt and certainty as we delve into the heart of skepticism.

Legacy

In a world bombarded by information and misinformation, the challenge of skepticism remains as relevant as ever. By encouraging critical thinking and questioning beliefs, this age-old concept continues to shape our modern perspectives and guide our ethical decision-making.

Stories

In the realm of memory studies, skepticism presents a formidable challenge. Descartes' Evil Demon and Hume's Problem of Induction are central arguments that question the reliability of memory, challenging us to critically examine our perceptions and beliefs.

Interactive

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What Is Philosophical Skepticism?

Do we truly know anything at all?

The Brain In A Vat (descartes' Evil Demon)

Is reality just an illusion created by a malevolent force?

The Problem Of Other Minds

Can we truly understand the thoughts and feelings of others?

The Agrippan Trilemma

Unravel the mystery: belief, doubt, or infinite regress?

External World Skepticism

Is reality just a product of our minds' illusions?

Timeline

5th Century BCE

Pyrrho of Elis introduces Pyrrhonian skepticism

3rd Century BCE

Carneades of Cyrene develops Academic skepticism

1st Century BCE

Sextus Empiricus writes 'Outlines of Pyrrhonism'

2nd Century CE

Aenesidemus further develops Pyrrhonian skepticism

3rd Century CE

Plotinus criticizes skepticism in 'Against the Gnostics'

4th Century CE

St. Augustine addresses skepticism in 'Confessions'

11th Century

Al-Ghazali discusses skepticism in 'The Incoherence of the Philosophers'

16th Century

Michel de Montaigne explores skepticism in 'Essays'

17th Century

Rene Descartes combats skepticism in 'Meditations on First Philosophy'

17th Century

Baruch Spinoza addresses skepticism in 'Ethics'

18th Century

David Hume challenges skepticism in 'An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding'

19th Century

Immanuel Kant responds to skepticism in 'Critique of Pure Reason'

19th Century

Arthur Schopenhauer discusses skepticism in 'The World as Will and Representation'

20th Century

Ludwig Wittgenstein explores skepticism in 'On Certainty'

20th Century

W.V.O. Quine addresses skepticism in 'Epistemology Naturalized'

21st Century

Hilary Putnam critiques skepticism in 'Reason, Truth, and History'