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  2. Philosophical skepticism - Wikipedia

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    Philosophical skepticism (UK spelling: scepticism; from Greek σκέψις skepsis, "inquiry") is a family of philosophical views that question the possibility of knowledge. [1] [2] It differs from other forms of skepticism in that it even rejects very plausible knowledge claims that belong to basic common sense.

  3. Skepticism - Wikipedia

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    Skepticism, also spelled scepticism in British English, is a questioning attitude or doubt toward knowledge claims that are seen as mere belief or dogma. [1] For example, if a person is skeptical about claims made by their government about an ongoing war then the person doubts that these claims are accurate.

  4. Outline of epistemology - Wikipedia

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    The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to epistemology: Epistemology (aka theory of knowledge ) – branch of philosophy concerned with knowledge . [ 1 ] The term was introduced into English by the Scottish philosopher James Frederick Ferrier (1808–1864). [ 2 ]

  5. Teaching philosophy - Wikipedia

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    Written teaching philosophy statements may be informed by existing pedagogical research and theory; an early example of such a book is The Philosophy of Teaching by Arnold Tompkins. [6] Books, articles, and research on pedagogy can offer a foundation upon which aspiring educators can form their own beliefs and values.

  6. Socratic questioning - Wikipedia

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    Socratic questioning (or Socratic maieutics) [1] is an educational method named after Socrates that focuses on discovering answers by asking questions of students. According to Plato, Socrates believed that "the disciplined practice of thoughtful questioning enables the scholar/student to examine ideas and be able to determine the validity of those ideas". [2]

  7. Wikipedia:Scepticism is mainstream - Wikipedia

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    If scepticism was unnecessary, then it wouldn't be practised by academics, as it would be a hindrance not a help to the academic process. To summarise then: If an idea is contradicted, academics reject that idea. At a fundamental level, this isn't deep philosophy, it's basic common sense.

  8. Professional ethics - Wikipedia

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    Professional ethics encompass the personal and corporate standards of behavior expected of professionals. [ 1 ] The word professionalism originally applied to vows of a religious order.

  9. A Critical Introduction to Skepticism - Wikipedia

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    A Critical Introduction to Skepticism is a 2014 book by Allan Hazlett in which the author ... The book was reviewed in Teaching Philosophy and Australasian Journal of ...