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2007-09-20 23:53:27 · 7 answers · asked by Third P 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Neither should be abandoned.
To be skeptical means to question the knowledge that others accept without examination. Skepticism, therefore, leads to new discoveries.
Instinct, I believe, is the truest judge. Reason can be an untrustworthy companion. We *feel* danger and deception long before our minds can articulate the signs of treachery. Trusting to instinct could save your life or set you free.
If Life is a search for truth, than skepticism is the path, and instinct is the protector.
2007-09-21 17:15:53 · answer #1 · answered by Ms Informed 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Hi Third P,
I will always trust my intuition but to give a logical explanation as to why would be difficult. Other than I have learned it rarely lets me down. And when logic comes into it and persuades me to go against my instincts, logic has at times been wrong!
Trusting in instinct rather than yielding to despair of an arid skepticism ... I really think it depends on the situation. If intuition suggests there is hope, then most people will cling on, surely? If the skepticism comes through an instinctive doubt about being on the wrong path then again I would go with the hunch and this could help lead me away from the path of uncertainty and on to a more sure trail.
Pollyanna
2007-09-21 00:11:48 · answer #2 · answered by pollyanna 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
On questions like this, I like to ask for examples.
My answer will depend on how close the example will affect the real question.
In the absence of an example from the asker, I will create one. For example, I am waiting for a lunch date who i agreed to meet me at 12 midday. It is 12:30 right now and this person is still not here. There is no phone call.
Instinct- is to finish my lunch , realize that the person completely forgot, and resolve to punish this person by making them pay for lunch or dinner.
Instinct is a safe choice since it is logically my preferred and acceptable response and it also requires the least amount of emotion.
2007-09-21 02:25:15 · answer #3 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The trouble is that instinct has never been a reliable guide in our everyday lives. As for skepticism it is no guide too, although this dear old thing has always been with us hiding in the regions of the heart when the brain is besotted with its so-called rationality.
2007-09-21 01:17:38 · answer #4 · answered by aidus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we all have to live life on a balance of the two. but i fail to understand how can you juxtapose instinct and scepticism? better to do it with instinct and reason. infact a sceptic may want to be instinctive as he thinks nothing is certain so he wants to make the best of the present.
2007-09-21 06:41:05 · answer #5 · answered by tony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
False dilemma and incomplete comparison http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incomplete_comparison
How do I know that skepticism is not of an instinct.
The Will is positive, the Judgment is negative.
2007-09-21 14:39:28 · answer #6 · answered by Psyengine 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
pollyann couldn't have said it better. My very thoughts and feelings. Kiddos!! Excellent answer!
2007-09-21 01:16:45 · answer #7 · answered by Nancy S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋