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Philosophy from a Skeptical Perspective by Joseph Agassi, Abraham Meidan is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Philosophy from a Skeptical Perspective about?
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.
Who reads Philosophy from a Skeptical Perspective?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Joseph Agassi, Abraham Meidan
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing)
- Published
- 2008
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780511408328
- Category
- nonfiction
- Subjects
- Philosophy, Anthropology, Humanities
- Rating
- 2.4 / 5 (5 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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