Description: Further DetailsTitle: ScepticismCondition: NewEAN: 9780198829164ISBN: 9780198829164Publisher: Oxford University PressFormat: PaperbackRelease Date: 09/26/2019Item Height: 173mmItem Length: 108mmItem Width: 9mmAuthor: Duncan PritchardLanguage: EnglishISBN-10: 0198829167Description: Throughout history scepticism and the urge to question accepted truths has been a powerful force for change and growth. Today, as we are bombarded by adverts, scientific studies praising the latest superfoods, and political rhetoric, a healthy amount of scepticism is widely encouraged. But when is such scepticism legitimate - for example, as a driver of new ideas - and when is it problematic? And what role might adopting a sceptical outlook play in leading an intellectually virtuous life?In this Very Short Introduction Duncan Pritchard explores both the advantages of scepticism, in challenging outdated notions, and also how it can have unhelpful social consequences, in generating distrust. He considers the role of scepticism at the source of contemporary social and political movements such as climate change denial, post-truth politics, and fake news. Pritchard also examines the philosophical arguments for a radical form of scepticism which maintains that knowledge is impossible, and explores some of the main responses to these arguments. Finally, he considers the part scepticism might play in applying better thinking and learning to achieve a more meaningful life. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Country/Region of Manufacture: GBBook Series: Very Short IntroductionsGenre: Philosophy & SpiritualityItem Weight: 110gSubtitle: A Very Short IntroductionRelease Year: 2019 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
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Publication Name: Scepticism
Title: Scepticism
EAN: 9780198829164
ISBN: 9780198829164
Release Date: 09/26/2019
Release Year: 2019
ISBN-10: 0198829167
Country/Region of Manufacture: GB
Series: Very Short Introductions
Subtitle: A Very Short Introduction
Book Title: Scepticism : a Very Short Introduction
Number of Pages: 144 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Topic: General
Item Height: 0.4 in
Publication Year: 2019
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Philosophy
Item Weight: 3.9 Oz
Item Length: 6.8 in
Author: Duncan Pritchard
Item Width: 4.3 in
Book Series: Very Short Introductions Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback
