Epistemology · 1.4

The Limits of Knowledge

Develop Descartes' sceptical challenge through the dream and evil demon arguments, then assess the strongest responses and their limits.

Can philosophical scepticism be defeated?

Develop Descartes' sceptical challenge through the dream and evil demon arguments, then assess the strongest responses and their limits.

Key terms

  • Scepticism
  • Cartesian doubt
  • Evil demon
  • External world
  • Anti-scepticism

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Reason as a Source of Knowledge

Progress is a route becoming newly visible.

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