Skepticism and the Limits of Knowledge
Students explore philosophical skepticism and the arguments that challenge our ability to know anything with certainty. They will evaluate the practical implications of radical skepticism.
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Students explore philosophical skepticism and the arguments that challenge our ability to know anything with certainty. They will evaluate the practical implications of radical skepticism.
Key Questions
- Can we know anything with absolute certainty?
- How does radical skepticism challenge science and common sense?
- Is skepticism a useful philosophical tool?
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