Skepticism and its Limits
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Skepticism and its Limits

Investigate philosophical skepticism and its role in refining knowledge claims. Discuss the practical limits of doubting everything in daily life and academic inquiry.

MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB KI AO2: Assess the strengths and weaknesses of skeptical argumentsMOE KI Syllabus: The Nature of Knowledge

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Investigate philosophical skepticism and its role in refining knowledge claims. Discuss the practical limits of doubting everything in daily life and academic inquiry.

Key Questions

  1. Can we ever be absolutely certain of anything?
  2. What is the value of skepticism in inquiry?
  3. How do we overcome radical doubt?

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