(Respond to any of the prompts below): 1. Are you convinced that skepticism is a valuable epistemological methodology? 2. What is the Agrippan trilemma? Why is it important?/What does it show?
Agrippa’s Trilemma is a set of three options that a skeptic would say bringss our justifications to a halt. The skeptic says that people will just run out of ideas that pertain to their argument. The three options regarded in Agrippa’s Trilemma are; keep trying to think of something new to say, refusing to answer after a certain point, and at some point repeating something that has already been said. It is important because skeptics say that no claim is ever completely justified. The skeptic regards skepticism as a complete illusion. It poses the problem for distinguishing between what should be considered genuine knowledge or opinion. The trilemma shows how each of three options regarded ends up being a dead letter, and in result makes the claim trying to be made unjustifiable.
The skeptic is very important in that they causes the person who is forming their idea about how they can know something to work their hardest, and attempt to leave no stone unturned in their quest to justify their beliefs.
The Agrippa's Trilemma is three ways that a skeptic would try and use to find justificattion for knowldge. one way is to refuse to say anything. another is to repeat something you have already said. the third is to try and come up with something new each time. you would eventually run out of things to say and ways to justify your knowledge or you would just repeat things already said.
I think that skepticism is important in epistemology because it is a way to allow us to support our beliefs. Skepticism allows us to argue with others in support of our belief and to allow others to see why we believe what we do. Skepticism is also an interesting way to allow us to think and allow our minds to grow and become stronger in the sense of knowledge.
Yes, skepticism is important, but I also wonder if it doesn't at times impede the progress of philosophy. Maybe not though, because I guess that "progress" in the field of philosphy is having a sound argument, and in order to obtain this, you have to defeat the arguments of the skeptics.
However, I have been wondering... if you are a BIV, and someone poisons your chocolate milk, how would you know to die? Your brain would not be telling you what you should be feeling since you didn't know, so it couldn't know to die, and if your body isn't really there... then what?
Agrippan trilemma is a belief which contains three options. One, you keep trying to think of something to say. Two, at some point, you refuse to answer. Three, at some point, you repeat something you have already said. This belief gives you an idea of how skeptics think because they believe that no single claim is justifiable. In conclusion to this theory, it can be said that the ability to justify something is only an illusion. This theory is also known as the "Regress of Justification" theory.
What is the Agrippan trilemma? Why is it important?/What does it show?
Agrippan trilemma is like/part of the vicious circle. It is when you make a statement and it becomes faced with a challenge leaving you with three options:
1. Re-state what you already said 2. Try and think of something new to say 3. Just don't say anything at all
I think that this trilemma is important because it shows the way a skeptic questions things. If a person says something, a skeptic brings about a challenge they have to face and it leaves them with one of these 3 options listed above. I think it also can help that person justify their statements or beliefs, and show the skeptic that they will face up to the challenge and win (sometimes, not always).
Yes i believe that skepticism is very important in Epistomology and in all philosophies as it all people to support their beliefs by obtaining knowledge through systematic doubt and continual testing that belief. Skepticism helps us question our belief of knowledge and its key areas also.
I believe that without skepticism, there would be no true knowledge. If there were no skeptics, no one would question any statement presented as knowledge. For example, let us assume that today, the sky is blue yet I believe that the sky is green (due to a medical condition) and state as much to my classmates. Without a skeptic in the midst, there would be no one to question this statement. I would have no reason to re-assess my statement and would believe that since no one voiced an opinion to the contrary it must be true when in fact, I was wrong.
I think that when it all comes down to it skepticism is apart of our lives. We can see it being apart of are knowledge.It helps us back up things that we say. We all know that you dont go a day with out repeating yourself. Me and my wife do it everyday cause we dont think that we are listing to each other.
Skepticism is a valuable part of philosophy and epistemology because it provides a motive to defend one’s views and work on the subject. We must have skepticism in order to see other sides of arguments and issues. If everyone agreed on everything there would be no discussion and no furthering of knowledge. We would have no reason to question what we believe if someone didn’t come in and ask us why we believe and how we believe.
Skepticism: skepticism is a valuable epistemological methodology because without skepticism we wouldn't have to justify all of our beliefs/knowledge of the world. In addition, we wouldn't be able to consider the skeptics argument. Without a skeptic I would have no reason to question the things i think to be true.
I am convinced that skepticism is a valuable part of epistemological methodology. We need to be able to question our thoughts and beliefs so that we can dig for the truth. In being a skeptic we will find the justified knowledge and eliminate the false facts. Being a skeptic is present in many parts of our lives and applying it to epistemology is just the perfect way to question and investigate thoughts.
I argee with a aimee on how it is a valuable part of our epistemological methodology. Without it I think people would wonder about their beliefs and actually start questioning themselves. Skeptisim is apart of everyones life and it helps us not only what we actually believe in but what is the actual truth to our beliefs. If we believe in something that is factually false then how strong can our beliefs be? Not saying they would be irrelavant but, it would make you reconsider your first thoughts.
Isn't feminism itself a type of skepticism? It takes dogmatic masculine assumptions (like some in other disciplines) and really peels away at them until one is able to get at the center and test the assumptions. Most of the time, we realize that these notions are gendered and require reconsideration. I think skepticism is very important to philosophy--and all disciplines for that matter!
I think that skepticism is a huge part of epistemology. Without skeptics, there wouldn't be near as many people questioning each others theories and asking for more facts. Agrippean theory gives you three options, none of which are a great answer to the arguement with a skeptic but at least their are options. If the skeptic is weak, it may be easier than you might think to get them to agree with your justified belief.
The role of the skeptic is essential, I feel like it could be the personification of epistemology itself. Because epistemology is about discovering truth… and truth cannot be ascertained without asking questions. I don’t know why but I can’t help picturing the skeptic as a little mascot for epistemology, walking around places & randomly intruding other people’s debates… yeah… But it’s a good thing, totally necessary.
Skepticism is a valuable epistemological methodology because philosophical doubting of knowledge has been present for mostly all of our existence;from "ancient to modern times, skeptics have challenged accepted views in metaphysics, science, morals and religion". Like Hannah said, epistemology is about discovering truth. Without skeptics, one may just settle and accept what is said. skeptics set the bar higher for standards and expectations.
Skepticism is a very important tool to epistemological methodology. It was previously stated that the result of someone thinking in this sort of manner will then result in the argument being the best that it can possibly be. This should be the end result for all argument and having a skeptic person only enhances the argument, therefore making it better.
I think skepticism is an important part of philosophy. It gives us different points of views and it creates a better debate. If skepticism did not exists life would be so boring or perhaps everyone may life in peace? I think it's a necessity because no two people are exactly alike and it brings a sense of uniqueness to a situation.
Agrippa’s Trilemma is a set of three options that a skeptic would say bringss our justifications to a halt. The skeptic says that people will just run out of ideas that pertain to their argument. The three options regarded in Agrippa’s Trilemma are; keep trying to think of something new to say, refusing to answer after a certain point, and at some point repeating something that has already been said.
ReplyDeleteIt is important because skeptics say that no claim is ever completely justified. The skeptic regards skepticism as a complete illusion. It poses the problem for distinguishing between what should be considered genuine knowledge or opinion. The trilemma shows how each of three options regarded ends up being a dead letter, and in result makes the claim trying to be made unjustifiable.
The skeptic is very important in that they causes the person who is forming their idea about how they can know something to work their hardest, and attempt to leave no stone unturned in their quest to justify their beliefs.
ReplyDeleteThe Agrippa's Trilemma is three ways that a skeptic would try and use to find justificattion for knowldge. one way is to refuse to say anything. another is to repeat something you have already said. the third is to try and come up with something new each time. you would eventually run out of things to say and ways to justify your knowledge or you would just repeat things already said.
ReplyDeleteI think that skepticism is important in epistemology because it is a way to allow us to support our beliefs. Skepticism allows us to argue with others in support of our belief and to allow others to see why we believe what we do. Skepticism is also an interesting way to allow us to think and allow our minds to grow and become stronger in the sense of knowledge.
ReplyDeleteYes, skepticism is important, but I also wonder if it doesn't at times impede the progress of philosophy. Maybe not though, because I guess that "progress" in the field of philosphy is having a sound argument, and in order to obtain this, you have to defeat the arguments of the skeptics.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I have been wondering... if you are a BIV, and someone poisons your chocolate milk, how would you know to die? Your brain would not be telling you what you should be feeling since you didn't know, so it couldn't know to die, and if your body isn't really there... then what?
Agrippan trilemma is a belief which contains three options. One, you keep trying to think of something to say. Two, at some point, you refuse to answer. Three, at some point, you repeat something you have already said. This belief gives you an idea of how skeptics think because they believe that no single claim is justifiable. In conclusion to this theory, it can be said that the ability to justify something is only an illusion. This theory is also known as the "Regress of Justification" theory.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the Agrippan trilemma? Why is it important?/What does it show?
ReplyDeleteAgrippan trilemma is like/part of the vicious circle. It is when you make a statement and it becomes faced with a challenge leaving you with three options:
1. Re-state what you already said
2. Try and think of something new to say
3. Just don't say anything at all
I think that this trilemma is important because it shows the way a skeptic questions things. If a person says something, a skeptic brings about a challenge they have to face and it leaves them with one of these 3 options listed above. I think it also can help that person justify their statements or beliefs, and show the skeptic that they will face up to the challenge and win (sometimes, not always).
Yes i believe that skepticism is very important in Epistomology and in all philosophies as it all people to support their beliefs by obtaining knowledge through systematic doubt and continual testing that belief. Skepticism helps us question our belief of knowledge and its key areas also.
ReplyDeleteI believe that without skepticism, there would be no true knowledge. If there were no skeptics, no one would question any statement presented as knowledge. For example, let us assume that today, the sky is blue yet I believe that the sky is green (due to a medical condition) and state as much to my classmates. Without a skeptic in the midst, there would be no one to question this statement. I would have no reason to re-assess my statement and would believe that since no one voiced an opinion to the contrary it must be true when in fact, I was wrong.
ReplyDeleteI think that when it all comes down to it skepticism is apart of our lives. We can see it being apart of are knowledge.It helps us back up things that we say. We all know that you dont go a day with out repeating yourself. Me and my wife do it everyday cause we dont think that we are listing to each other.
ReplyDeleteSkepticism is a valuable part of philosophy and epistemology because it provides a motive to defend one’s views and work on the subject. We must have skepticism in order to see other sides of arguments and issues. If everyone agreed on everything there would be no discussion and no furthering of knowledge. We would have no reason to question what we believe if someone didn’t come in and ask us why we believe and how we believe.
ReplyDeleteSkepticism: skepticism is a valuable epistemological methodology because without skepticism we wouldn't have to justify all of our beliefs/knowledge of the world. In addition, we wouldn't be able to consider the skeptics argument. Without a skeptic I would have no reason to question the things i think to be true.
ReplyDeleteI am convinced that skepticism is a valuable part of epistemological methodology. We need to be able to question our thoughts and beliefs so that we can dig for the truth. In being a skeptic we will find the justified knowledge and eliminate the false facts. Being a skeptic is present in many parts of our lives and applying it to epistemology is just the perfect way to question and investigate thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI argee with a aimee on how it is a valuable part of our epistemological methodology. Without it I think people would wonder about their beliefs and actually start questioning themselves. Skeptisim is apart of everyones life and it helps us not only what we actually believe in but what is the actual truth to our beliefs. If we believe in something that is factually false then how strong can our beliefs be? Not saying they would be irrelavant but, it would make you reconsider your first thoughts.
ReplyDeleteIsn't feminism itself a type of skepticism? It takes dogmatic masculine assumptions (like some in other disciplines) and really peels away at them until one is able to get at the center and test the assumptions. Most of the time, we realize that these notions are gendered and require reconsideration. I think skepticism is very important to philosophy--and all disciplines for that matter!
ReplyDeleteI think that skepticism is a huge part of epistemology. Without skeptics, there wouldn't be near as many people questioning each others theories and asking for more facts. Agrippean theory gives you three options, none of which are a great answer to the arguement with a skeptic but at least their are options. If the skeptic is weak, it may be easier than you might think to get them to agree with your justified belief.
ReplyDeleteThe role of the skeptic is essential, I feel like it could be the personification of epistemology itself. Because epistemology is about discovering truth… and truth cannot be ascertained without asking questions. I don’t know why but I can’t help picturing the skeptic as a little mascot for epistemology, walking around places & randomly intruding other people’s debates… yeah… But it’s a good thing, totally necessary.
ReplyDeleteSkepticism is a valuable epistemological methodology because philosophical doubting of knowledge has been present for mostly all of our existence;from "ancient to modern times, skeptics have challenged accepted views in metaphysics, science, morals and religion". Like Hannah said, epistemology is about discovering truth. Without skeptics, one may just settle and accept what is said. skeptics set the bar higher for standards and expectations.
ReplyDeleteSkepticism is a very important tool to epistemological methodology. It was previously stated that the result of someone thinking in this sort of manner will then result in the argument being the best that it can possibly be. This should be the end result for all argument and having a skeptic person only enhances the argument, therefore making it better.
ReplyDeleteI think skepticism is an important part of philosophy. It gives us different points of views and it creates a better debate. If skepticism did not exists life would be so boring or perhaps everyone may life in peace? I think it's a necessity because no two people are exactly alike and it brings a sense of uniqueness to a situation.
ReplyDelete