What Is Skepticism? | Wondrium Perspectives
What does it mean to be a “skeptic”? While it can sometimes mean to be critical of dubious claims, like miracle cures and fad diets, it also refers to a philosophical belief that some knowledge can’t be attained. For example, how do we know the world is real? Are my eyes showing me an accurate representation of what’s around me? In this episode of Perspectives, five experts discuss these different kinds of skepticism and, surprisingly enough, where they meet. ----------------------------------- Clips in this video are from the following series on Wondrium: Theories of Knowledge: How to Think about What You Know, presented by Joseph H. Shieber www.wondrium.com/theories-of-knowledge-how-to-think-about-what-you-know Mind-Body Philosophy, presented by Patrick Grim www.wondrium.com/mind-body-philosophy The Big Questions of Philosophy, presented by David Kyle Johnson www.wondrium.com/the-big-questions-of-philosophy How You Decide: The Science of Human Decision-Making, presented by Ryan Hamilton www.wondrium.com/how-you-decide-the-science-of-human-decision-making The Skeptic’s Guide to Health, Medicine, and the Media, presented by Dr. Roy Benaroch www.wondrium.com/the-skeptics-guide-to-health-medicine-and-the-media ---------------------------------- Table of Contents: 00:00 What Is Skepticism? 02:15 Radical Skepticism with Rene Descartes 03:59 A Discussion about Empiricism 06:46 What Is Scientific Skepticism? 08:31 The Importance of Everyday Skepticism ------------------------------------------- Welcome to Wondrium on YouTube. Here, you can enjoy a carefully curated selection of the history, science, and math videos you’ve come to know and love from brands like The Great Courses, and more. If you’ve ever wanted to travel back in time, wondered about the science of life, wished for a better understanding of math, or dreamt of exploring the stars … then Wondrium will be your new favorite channel on YouTube! If you decide you’d like to learn more about what you love, check out the full experience at wondrium.com/YouTube There, you’ll find in-depth answers to everything you’ve ever wondered, with mind-blowing surprises along the way. Your brain is going to love this place! ------------------------------------------- You can also read thousands of articles from the smartest experts in their fields at The Great Courses Daily: www.thegreatcoursesdaily.com And, of course, check us out on all of our social channels: -Facebook: www.facebook.com/wondrium -Twitter: twitter.com/wondrium -Instagram: www.instagram.com/wondrium ------------------------------------------- #skepticism
