Scepticism : a very short introduction / Duncan Pritchard.
Throughout history scepticism and the urge to question accepted truths has been a powerful force for change and growth. Today, as we are bombarded by fake news, adverts, and political rhetoric, a healthy amount of scepticism is widely encouraged. In this book, Duncan Pritchard examines the nature of...
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| Other title: | Skepticism. |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford, United Kingdom :
Oxford University Press,
2019.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
| Series: | Very short introductions ;
613. |
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| Summary: | Throughout history scepticism and the urge to question accepted truths has been a powerful force for change and growth. Today, as we are bombarded by fake news, adverts, and political rhetoric, a healthy amount of scepticism is widely encouraged. In this book, Duncan Pritchard examines the nature of scepticism, asking when it is problematic. He also examines the philosophical arguments for a radical form of scepticism which maintains that knowledge is impossible, and considers the part scepticism might play in leading a more meaningful life. |
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| Physical Description: | xviii, 110 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 97-106) and index. |
| ISBN: | 0198829167 9780198829164 |