for example, skepticism has many fallacies and is basicaly self refuting and inconsistent. hjust like the brain in a vat scenerio and solipsism.
so with this in mind why is it that it is deemed irrefutable if it has so many self refuting fallacies?
2007-03-27 18:27:34 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
For each of us, skepticism is an important part of our lives, in all phases of our life. As we question various things from the existence of a God to our morality, we gain some sense of truth for ourselves.
no one dies a complete skeptic but has developed a personal idea of truth about some subjects
2007-03-28 03:17:16 · answer #1 · answered by scotishbob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because eventually the truth puts scepticism to rest, every time. How the hell can scepticism remain consistent with that?
Of course there are a lot of people that are sceptical about the truth. But eventually the ones with any wisdom will see the truth win out.
2007-03-27 18:48:50 · answer #2 · answered by the old dog 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not at all clear on why you believe skepticism is fallacious. Is it not just the requirement that you submit your allegations -- and I don't know what they are -- to the test of critical thinking? Wherein lies the fallacy there?
2007-03-27 19:46:02 · answer #3 · answered by obelix 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋