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Headlessprofessor :Headlessprofessor The limits of
skepticism
Skepticism :Skepticism Employing high standards of proof
Skepticism resists :Skepticism resists Authority
Tradition
Consensus
Religious skepticism :Religious skepticism Why are your doctrines and rituals still relevant?
But, excessive skepticism leads :But, excessive skepticism leads To reject a common spiritual quest
Political skepticism :Political skepticism By what right do you claim power?
But, excessive skepticism leads :But, excessive skepticism leads To anarchy
Scientific skepticism :Scientific skepticism Can you prove it empirically?
But, excessive skepticism leads :But, excessive skepticism leads To reject vaccines & treatments
Ethical skepticism :Ethical skepticism Doubting all ethical verdicts
But, excessive skepticism leads :But, excessive skepticism leads To reject ethics of free speech
But, excessive skepticism leads :But, excessive skepticism leads To doubt one’s own capacity to choose
Skepticism :Skepticism Is it a logical position?
Skepticism :Skepticism Is self-refuting
Skepticism & OCD :Skepticism & OCD Rigid system of thoughts
Skepticism & OCD :Skepticism & OCD Rigid system of thoughts
To preserve self-esteem
Aristotle & Confucius :Aristotle & Confucius Moderation in skepticism
The solution :The solution Replace skepticism with dialog
In politics :In politics how do we create a responsible government?
In religion :In religion Modify our methods of worship for greater spiritual relevance
In science :In science Research methods for yielding applications for better living
Headlessprofessor :Headlessprofessor The limits of
skepticism