In this chapter, we defend the thesis that doubt is inevitable, as skepticism holds true. By skepticism, we refer to the position that all statements about the world are doubtful; they are neither certain nor even plausible. Contrary to prevailing views in philosophical literature, we argue that skepticism does not lead to any absurd conclusions. Building on this stance, several important questions arise, including: (1) How can we distinguish between reasonable and unreasonable ideas? and (2) Under what circumstances should individuals be held accountable for their errors? We will argue that skepticism, rather than leading to Pyrrhonism, can foster peace of mind by offering an alternative to positivism.

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Doubt as Transformative

  • Abraham Meidan

摘要

In this chapter, we defend the thesis that doubt is inevitable, as skepticism holds true. By skepticism, we refer to the position that all statements about the world are doubtful; they are neither certain nor even plausible. Contrary to prevailing views in philosophical literature, we argue that skepticism does not lead to any absurd conclusions. Building on this stance, several important questions arise, including: (1) How can we distinguish between reasonable and unreasonable ideas? and (2) Under what circumstances should individuals be held accountable for their errors? We will argue that skepticism, rather than leading to Pyrrhonism, can foster peace of mind by offering an alternative to positivism.