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25 de mar. de 2020 · The new skepticism : inquiry and reliable knowledge. "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.
Skepticism provides powerful tools of criticism in science, philosophy, religion, moral-ity, politics, and society. It is thought to be ex-ceedingly difficult to apply it to ordinary life or to live consistently with its principles.
Kurtz argues that there are objective standards for judging truth claims in science, ethics, and philosophy. Of special interest is the application of the new skepticism to paranormal claims such...
1 de oct. de 1992 · Part one reviws skepticism of the past starting with classical Greeks, through Renaissance and Reformatin, Descartes and Hume and continues with modern Pragmatism and post-modern critics. Part two covers "Inquiry and Objectivity", finding that classical skepticism is no longer viable.
1 de oct. de 1992 · Kurtz argues that there are objective standards for judging truth claims in science, ethics, and philosophy. Of special interest is the application of the new skepticism to paranormal claims such as reincarnation and faith healing, and to religious beliefs, ethics and politics.
Skepticism provides powerful tools of criticism in science, philosophy, religion, morality, politics, and society. It is thought to be exceedingly difficult to apply it to ordinary life or to live consistently with its principles.
The new skepticism: inquiry and reliable knowledge 🔍. Buffalo, N.Y.: Prometheus Books, 1992. Kurtz, Paul, 1925-2012 🔍. “371 pages ; 24 cm "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.
