A Critical Introduction to Skepticism

Skepticism remains a central and defining issue in epistemology, and in the wider tradition of Western philosophy. To better understand the contemporary position of this important philosophical subject, Allan Hazlett introduces a range of topics, including:

. Ancient skepticism
. skeptical arguments in the work of Hume and Descartes
. Cartesian skepticism in contemporary epistemology
. anti-skeptical strategies, including Mooreanism, nonclosure, and contextualism
. additional varieties of skepticism
. the practical consequences of Cartesian skepticism

Presenting a comprehensive survey of the key problems, arguments, and theories, together with additional readings, A Critical Introduction to Skepticism is an ideal guide for students and scholars looking to understand how skepticism is shaping epistemology today.

Part I: Skepticism
1. The Skeptical Persuasion
2. The Mode from Dispute
3. Our Inirm Understanding
4. Our Darkened Intellect
Part II: Anti-Skepticism
5. The Moorean Persuasion
6. Nonclosure
7. Skepticism and Language
Part III: New Directions
8. Beyond Propositional Knowledge
9. Skepsis and Praxis
Bibliography
Index