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Effective Sceptical Hypotheses.
- Source :
- Theoria: A Swedish Journal of Philosophy; Sep2013, Vol. 79 Issue 3, p262-278, 17p
- Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- The familiar Cartesian sceptical arguments all involve an explanation of our experiences. An account of the persuasive power of the sceptical arguments should explain why this is so. This supports a diagnosis of the error in Cartesian sceptical arguments according to which they mislead us into regarding our perceptual beliefs as if they were justified as inferences to the best explanation. I argue that they have instead a perceptual justification that does not involve inference to the best explanation and that should not be put in doubt by the sceptical hypotheses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00405825
- Volume :
- 79
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Theoria: A Swedish Journal of Philosophy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 89480363
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1755-2567.2012.01137.x