Skepticism

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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