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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.
Notable sceptic and host of the Token Skeptic Podcast, covering topics such as psychology, philosophy, science, scepticism, ethics, literacy, education, atheism, and critical thinking. Awards CBAA Community Radio Award, best radio program Talks 2018; Three-Minute Thesis final eight finalist in the Asia-Pacific Virtual Showcase, 2020.
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.
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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.
The aphorism "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence", according to psychologist Patrizio Tressoldi, "is at the heart of the scientific method, and a model for critical thinking, rational thought and skepticism everywhere". [5] [6] [7] It has also been described as a "fundamental principle of scientific skepticism". [8]
Academic skepticism refers to the skeptical period of the Academy dating from around 266 BCE, when Arcesilaus became scholarch, until around 90 BCE, when Antiochus of Ascalon rejected skepticism, although individual philosophers, such as Favorinus and his teacher Plutarch, continued to defend skepticism after this date.
Additionally, Hicks has published articles and essays on a range of subjects, including entrepreneurism, [4] free speech in academia, [5] the history and development of modern art, [6] [7] Ayn Rand's Objectivism, [8] business ethics [9] and the philosophy of education, including a series of YouTube lectures.