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Scepticism (or skepticism) is the recognition of uncertainty given our embodied state. Sceptical arguments can help us recognise that uncertainty, but their implications have often been misunderstood by philosophers and by Western society generally. It cannot be extreme and does not involve denial, but on the contrary implies the Middle Way. This video follows on from no. 1, the Introductory video in the Middle Way Philosophy series.
For a fuller academic version of the argument summarised in this video, please see researchgate.net/publication/283460128_Challenging_misunderstandings_of_scepticism
Scepticism (or skepticism) is the recognition of uncertainty given our embodied state. Sceptical arguments can help us recognise that uncertainty, but their implications have often been misunderstood by philosophers and by Western society generally. It cannot be extreme and does not involve denial, but on the contrary implies the Middle Way. This video follows on from no. 1, the Introductory video in the Middle Way Philosophy series.
For a fuller academic version of the argument summarised in this video, please see researchgate.net/publication/283460128_Challenging_misunderstandings_of_scepticism
