In an era of information overload, epistemic humility serves as a crucial safeguard against the illusion of certainty. Rooted in Skeptic philosophy, particularly in the teachings of Pyrrho of Elis...
Dogmatic skepticism is the radical philosophical position that true knowledge is impossible. Rooted in ancient Greek thought, it argues that infinite regress, unreliable senses, logical contradictions, and subjective differences undermine...
Pyrrhonism, an ancient Greek school of thought founded by Pyrrho of Elis, challenges the idea that we can truly know anything with certainty. This blog post explores the principles of...
The Gettier problem challenges the traditional definition of knowledge as justified true belief by showing how justification can sometimes involve luck rather than genuine understanding. Edmund Gettier’s thought experiments reveal...
Empiricism and rationalism represent two fundamental approaches to knowledge. Empiricists argue that knowledge arises from sensory experience, emphasizing observation and experimentation, while rationalists maintain that reason and innate structures play...
René Descartes’ radical skepticism questioned the reliability of sensory perception and the certainty of knowledge, leading to his famous conclusion: Cogito, ergo sum ("I think, therefore I am"). By systematically...
