SKEPTICISM AND ITS CHALLENGES: INVESTIGATING VARIOUS FORMS OF SKEPTICISM (E.G., GLOBAL SKEPTICISM, EXTERNAL WORLD SKEPTICISM) AND EXAMINING POTENTIAL RESPONSES TO SKEPTICAL CHALLENGES.

SKEPTICISM AND ITS CHALLENGES: INVESTIGATING VARIOUS FORMS OF SKEPTICISM (E.G., GLOBAL SKEPTICISM, EXTERNAL WORLD SKEPTICISM) AND EXAMINING POTENTIAL RESPONSES TO SKEPTICAL CHALLENGES.

Abstract:
Skepticism has always been a prominent topic of philosophical inquiry, challenging our fundamental beliefs and knowledge claims. This abstract explores the nature of skepticism, focusing on two significant forms: global skepticism and external world skepticism. It examines the various challenges posed by these skeptical positions and explores potential responses that have been put forth by philosophers throughout history.

Global skepticism raises doubts about our ability to have knowledge or justified beliefs about anything at all. It questions the reliability of our senses, the possibility of justifying induction, and the veracity of our memory. This form of skepticism challenges the very foundations of our epistemic framework and forces us to critically examine the grounds upon which our beliefs rest.

External world skepticism, on the other hand, questions our knowledge of the external world and whether we can have justified beliefs about its existence and properties. It highlights the possibility of being deceived by our senses or trapped in an elaborate illusion, casting doubt on our ability to accurately perceive and understand the world around us.

To address these skeptical challenges, philosophers have proposed various responses over time. These responses can be broadly categorized into two approaches: refutation and mitigation. Refutation strategies aim to directly challenge the skeptical arguments, seeking to demonstrate their flaws and establish the possibility of knowledge or justified belief. Mitigation strategies, on the other hand, aim to find alternative ways of understanding knowledge and belief that can coexist with skepticism. These approaches include contextualism, coherentism, and fallibilism, among others.

This abstract highlights the significance of skepticism as a philosophical problem, its different manifestations, and the challenges it poses to our understanding of knowledge and belief. By investigating global skepticism and external world skepticism, it explores the implications of these skeptical positions and presents potential responses that have been put forth by philosophers to address their challenges. This exploration contributes to the ongoing philosophical discourse surrounding skepticism and encourages further investigation into the nature of human knowledge and the limits of our understanding.

SKEPTICISM AND ITS CHALLENGES: INVESTIGATING VARIOUS FORMS OF SKEPTICISM (E.G., GLOBAL SKEPTICISM, EXTERNAL WORLD SKEPTICISM) AND EXAMINING POTENTIAL RESPONSES TO SKEPTICAL CHALLENGES. GET MORE PHILOSOPHY PROJECT TOPICS AND MATERIALS