Scepticism : a very short introduction / Duncan Pritchard.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pritchard, Duncan, author.

Series:

Very short introductions ; 613.

Very short introductions ; 613

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Skepticism.

Physical Description:

xviii, 110 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.

Edition:

First edition.

Other Title:

Skepticism

Place of Publication:

Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2019.

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.

Contents:

1. What is scepticism?

2. Is knowledge impossible?

3. Defending knowledge

4. Scepticism as a way of life.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 97-106) and index.

Other Format:

Electronic version: Pritchard, Duncan. Scepticism.

ISBN:

0198829167

9780198829164

OCLC:

1083580400