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The New Skepticism: Inquiry and Reliable Knowledge

von Paul Kurtz

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"In this provocative book, philosopher Paul Kurtz, one of the world's leading skeptics, explores the dimensions of the "new skepticism," which he labels "skeptical inquiry.""--BOOK JACKET. "An outgrowth of pragmatism, skeptical inquiry differs from earlier forms of skepticism, Kurtz argues, because its motivation is inquiry rather than doubt. Thus the new skepticism is constructive rather than negative."--BOOK JACKET. "Part 1 is a historical review starting with the classical skepticism of the Sophists, Pyrrhonists, Carneades, and others. The beginnings of modern skepticism are then traced back to the Renaissance and the Reformation, and thinkers such as Descartes and Hume. The historical survey concludes with a look at the pragmatism of Peirce, Dewey, Hook, and Rorty, and its postmodernist critics. Kurtz thus paves the way for consideration of skeptical inquiry "a new, more meaningful and justifiable skepticism.""--BOOK JACKET. "In Part 2, "Inquiry and Objectivity," Kurtz critiques the nihilistic and mitigated forms of classical skepticism and the "egocentric predicament." He argues that classical skepticism is no longer viable, given the development of reliable knowledge in many fields of human inquiry. He also maintains that there are objective criteria for testing knowledge claims, and these are often as effective in ordinary life as they are in the sciences. He asks, "Should we not suspend judgment about beliefs for which there is neither sufficient evidence nor adequate reasons?""--BOOK JACKET. "In Part 3, "The Paranormal, Religion, and Fantasy," Kurtz discusses the psychology of belief. He finds that both paranormal and theistic beliefs are based on powerful human dispositions, including the proclivity for fantasy and illusion."--BOOK JACKET. "In Part 4, "The Judgments of Practice," Kurtz demonstrates that skeptical inquiry can be applied to ethics and politics with positive results. He argues that scientific inquiry has already provided a reliable body of tested hypotheses and a cosmic outlook, Moreover, Kurtz points out, critical thinking can provide practical guidance to human action,"--BOOK JACKET. "This book is sure to provoke controversy among skeptics and nonskeptics alike."--BOOK JACKET.… (mehr)
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"In this provocative book, philosopher Paul Kurtz, one of the world's leading skeptics, explores the dimensions of the "new skepticism," which he labels "skeptical inquiry.""--BOOK JACKET. "An outgrowth of pragmatism, skeptical inquiry differs from earlier forms of skepticism, Kurtz argues, because its motivation is inquiry rather than doubt. Thus the new skepticism is constructive rather than negative."--BOOK JACKET. "Part 1 is a historical review starting with the classical skepticism of the Sophists, Pyrrhonists, Carneades, and others. The beginnings of modern skepticism are then traced back to the Renaissance and the Reformation, and thinkers such as Descartes and Hume. The historical survey concludes with a look at the pragmatism of Peirce, Dewey, Hook, and Rorty, and its postmodernist critics. Kurtz thus paves the way for consideration of skeptical inquiry "a new, more meaningful and justifiable skepticism.""--BOOK JACKET. "In Part 2, "Inquiry and Objectivity," Kurtz critiques the nihilistic and mitigated forms of classical skepticism and the "egocentric predicament." He argues that classical skepticism is no longer viable, given the development of reliable knowledge in many fields of human inquiry. He also maintains that there are objective criteria for testing knowledge claims, and these are often as effective in ordinary life as they are in the sciences. He asks, "Should we not suspend judgment about beliefs for which there is neither sufficient evidence nor adequate reasons?""--BOOK JACKET. "In Part 3, "The Paranormal, Religion, and Fantasy," Kurtz discusses the psychology of belief. He finds that both paranormal and theistic beliefs are based on powerful human dispositions, including the proclivity for fantasy and illusion."--BOOK JACKET. "In Part 4, "The Judgments of Practice," Kurtz demonstrates that skeptical inquiry can be applied to ethics and politics with positive results. He argues that scientific inquiry has already provided a reliable body of tested hypotheses and a cosmic outlook, Moreover, Kurtz points out, critical thinking can provide practical guidance to human action,"--BOOK JACKET. "This book is sure to provoke controversy among skeptics and nonskeptics alike."--BOOK JACKET.

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