Scepticism: Hero and Villian
( World Philosophy Series )
Publication series ：World Philosophy Series
Author： Sir Roy Calne (University of Cambridge National University of Singapore Cambridge UK) and William O'Reilly (University Lecturer Cambridge UK)
Publisher： Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
Publication year： 2013
E-ISBN: 9781620819562
Subject： B083 Voluntarism, life philosophy
Keyword： Philosophy
Language： ENG
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Description
Scepticism was a central topic in the culture of ancient Greece, the source of Western civilisation. Over some three thousand years scepticism remains an important tool with which to hone new ideas. With the advent of science and the opportunity for independent verification of concepts, scepticism has assumed a more central role in contemporary culture, requiring constant modification and updating. This volume has attempted to discuss scepticism in the context of both science and the humanities with 33 chapters covering a wide range of subjects without any attempt at being comprehensive. The authors come from different disciplines, though all have focused on the role of scepticism in their subjects. The editors have contributed short introductory and linking texts in an attempt to provide a smooth continuity between some chapters that are aimed at aiding the readers transition between sections.