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Why I reject extreme skepticism

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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