One of the questions that philosophers discuss is: How can we avoid, or at least reduce, errors when explaining the world? The skeptical answer to this question is: We cannot avoid errors since no statement is certain or even definitely plausible, but we can eliminate some past errors. This book advocates the skeptical position and discusses its practical applications in science, ethics, aesthetics, and politics. It brings philosophy down to earth and comprises an outline of a skeptical guide to the real world.
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Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Skepticism; 3. Science; 4. Ethics; 5. Politics; 6. Aesthetics; 7. Conclusion: the next step.
Advocates a skeptical position of philosophy and discusses its practical applications in science, ethics, aesthetics, and politics.
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780521726399
Publisert
2008-06-02
Utgiver
Vendor
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
270 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
152 mm
Dybde
11 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
180