A Critical Introduction to Skepticism
Allan Hazlett
Bloomsbury Academic
Skepticism remains a central and defining issue in epistemology, and in the wider tradition of Western philosophy. To better understand the contemporary position of this important philosophical subject, Allan Hazlett introduces a range of topics, including:<br/><br/>•    Ancient skepticism<br/>•    skeptical arguments in the work of Hume and Descartes<br/>•    Cartesian skepticism in contemporary epistemology<br/>•    anti-skeptical strategies, including Mooreanism, nonclosure, and contextualism<br/>•    additional varieties of skepticism<br/>•    the practical consequences of Cartesian skepticism<br/><br/>Presenting a comprehensive survey of the key problems, arguments, and theories, together with additional readings, A Critical Introduction to Skepticism is an ideal guide for students and scholars looking to understand how skepticism is shaping epistemology today.