Essays on Skepticism

In my own opinion, to really “know” something means to have knowledge regarding a particular thing/ issue.  We “know” things when we are less or more assured that it is true depending on the proof of our thoughts or senses processes. For instance, On the other hand, knowledge is an...

In “The Subjectivity of Values”, Mackie makes a case in favor of an error theory concerning objective morality. According to him, moral judgments essentially presuppose moral objectivity (Mackie 12). The essayist argues that moral objectivity necessitates two elements: the ability to unconditionally inspire people to act, and an intrinsic reason-giving...

1. Methodological skepticism effectively subjects all knowledge claims to scientific scrutiny to separate the truth from false. Moreover, an individual systematically doubts his or her beliefs not to be true. On the other hand, radical skepticism refers to a body of science that holds that not every belief’s truth can...

Scepticism entails the view of not accepting what the society holds as true. Descartes tells the readers that Skepticism does not mark the end of asking questions or trying to find out the true nature of things and issues. Descartes posits that the devil demon cannot outrightly inform the people...

In skeptical doubts regarding the understanding of human beings, brings out the two categories of objects people’s reasoning. First, is the relations of the ideas and the other is matters of fact. Relationship of ideas is understood as the confirmations which are naturally or evidently incident. Theorem of Pythagoras is...

Dreams differ from other physiological experiences primarily due to their occurrence during sleep. According to Dunlop, dreams occur as true and realistic experiences despite the fact that they occur during sleep[1]. Therefore, when an individual sleeps, he or she is believes a dream to be true, more so due to...

In the First Meditation: Reasons for Doubt Reasons are provided for giving us the liberty not to believe everything especially material possessions. It is based on the fact of lacking an adequate foundation for the sciences other than the already existent ones. Despite the significance of the work not being visible...

Descartes' Unexpected Conclusion Descartes' unexpected conclusion is his ability to show the existence of God. Descartes was able to recognize an infinitely flawless being who was more perfect than him. Descartes also discovered that his existence was dependent on the perfect being. Descartes used the method of doubt to combat skepticism...

Reason and Skepticism Reason's truth is critical in developing a grasp of the various notions that surround us. Skepticism is the polar opposite, in which meaning and reason are avoided. Descartes held that truth comes from God, who directed all of his reasoning and intuition. Reality is usually comparable and refers...

Skepticism Skepticism is an attitude of doubt or skepticism directed at a doctrine of actual or uncertain experience, a system of judgment, or a specific object. People are prone to have cynical attitudes and opinions when it comes to important issues. This is because it is important for people to regulate...

Following the historical insights of their cultures, there are many concepts to explore in Rene Descartes' and Al-philosophical Ghazali's positions. Descartes is regarded as the most prominent person who implemented the modern system of western philosophy in western countries (Descartes 2). On the other hand, some Muslim scholars and Western...