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This book explores the nature of scepticism, asking when it is legitimate, for example as the driver of new ideas, and when it is problematic. It also tackles how scepticism is related to contemporary social and political phenomena, such as fake news, and examines a radical form of scepticism which maintains that knowledge is impossible.

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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 adverts, scientific studies praising the latest superfoods, and political rhetoric, a healthy amount of scepticism is widely encouraged. But when is such scepticism legitimate - for example, as a driver of new ideas - and when is it problematic? And what role might adopting a sceptical outlook play in leading anintellectually virtuous life?In this Very Short Introduction Duncan Pritchard explores both the advantages of scepticism, in challenging outdated notions, and also how it can haveunhelpful social consequences, in generating distrust. He considers the role of scepticism at the source of contemporary social and political movements such as climate change denial, post-truth politics, and fake news. Pritchard also examines the philosophical arguments for a radical form of scepticism which maintains that knowledge is impossible, and explores some of the main responses to these arguments. Finally, he considers the part scepticism might play in applying better thinking andlearning to achieve a more meaningful life. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost everysubject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author Biography

Duncan Pritchard is Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Irvine, and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. His books include Epistemic Luck (OUP, 2005), Epistemological Disjunctivism (OUP, 2012), The Nature and Value of Knowledge (OUP 2010), co-authored with Alan Millar, Adrian Haddock, and Epistemic Angst (Princeton UP, 2015). In 2007 he was awarded the Philip Leverhulme Prize,and, in 2011, he was elected to a Fellowship of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Table of Contents

1: What is scepticism?2: Is knowledge impossible?3: Defending knowledge4: Scepticism as a way of lifeFurther readingIndex

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Throughout history scepticism and the urge to question accepted truths has been a powerful force for change and growth. But when is such scepticism legitimate?

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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 adverts, scientific studies praising the latest superfoods, and political rhetoric, a healthy amount of scepticism is widely encouraged. But when is such scepticism legitimate - for example, as a driver of new ideas - and when is it problematic? And what role might adopting a sceptical outlook play in leading anintellectually virtuous life?In this Very Short Introduction Duncan Pritchard explores both the advantages of scepticism, in challenging outdated notions, and also how it can haveunhelpful social consequences, in generating distrust. He considers the role of scepticism at the source of contemporary social and political movements such as climate change denial, post-truth politics, and fake news. Pritchard also examines the philosophical arguments for a radical form of scepticism which maintains that knowledge is impossible, and explores some of the main responses to these arguments. Finally, he considers the part scepticism might play in applying better thinking andlearning to achieve a more meaningful life. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost everysubject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Explores the nature of scepticism, asking when it is legitimate and when it is problematicRelates the topic of scepticism to important social trends, such as fake news, post-truth politics, and climate change denialExamines the philosophical arguments for a radical form of scepticism which maintains that knowledge is impossiblePart of the Very Short Introductions series - over ten million copies sold worldwide

Details ISBN0198829167 Author Duncan Pritchard Publisher Oxford University Press Series Very Short Introductions Year 2019 ISBN-10 0198829167 ISBN-13 9780198829164 Format Paperback Imprint Oxford University Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Affiliation Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, University of California, Irvine and Professor of Philisophy, University of Edinburgh DEWEY 149.73 Language English Publication Date 2019-09-26 UK Release Date 2019-09-26 NZ Release Date 2019-09-26 Illustrations 8 black and white images Pages 144 Audience General AU Release Date 2019-10-09 Subtitle A Very Short Introduction We've got this

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