Philosophy · Year 12 · Epistemology: The Limits of Knowledge · 2.º Período
Philosophical Scepticism
An introduction to local and global scepticism. Students will differentiate between ordinary doubt and philosophical doubt.
National Curriculum Attainment TargetsAQA 7172: Epistemology 3.1.4.1
About This Topic
An introduction to local and global scepticism. Students will differentiate between ordinary doubt and philosophical doubt.
Key Questions
- What is the purpose of philosophical scepticism?
- How does local scepticism differ from global scepticism?
- Can we ever be certain of anything?
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