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In the history of philosophical thought, few themes loom as large as skepticism. Skepticism has been the most visible and important part of debates about knowledge. Skepticism at its most basic questions our cognitive achievements, challenges our ability to obtain reliable knowledge; casting doubt on our attempts to seek and understand the truth about everything from ethics, to other minds, religious belief, and even the underlying structure of matter and reality. Since Descartes, the defense of knowledge against skepticism has been one of the primary tasks not just of epistemology but philosophy itself. The Oxford Handbook of Skepticism features twenty-six newly commissioned chapters by top figures in the field. Part One contains articles explaining important kinds of skeptical reasoning. Part Two focuses on responses to skeptical arguments. Part Three concentrates on important contemporary issues revolving around skepticism. As the first volume of its kind, the articles make significant contributions to the debate on skepticism.Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBN-139780195183214
eBay Product ID (ePID)88979364
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Oxford Handbook of Skepticism
AuthorJohn Greco
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicPopular Philosophy
Publication Year2008
Dimensions
Item Height254mm
Item Width180mm
Additional Product Features
Series TitleOxford Handbooks
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States