6 QUOTES WITH «SCEPTICISM»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
scepticism.
The more she rejected us the more convinced I was that she was another version of the real Molly, her disdain for authority, her scepticism that she had to do what the white man told her because it was good for her... She is Molly.
Scepticism is a necessary and vital part of the journalist's toolkit. But when scepticism becomes cynicism it can close off thought and block the search for truth.
Oxford also taught me something else - it taught me scepticism.
This scepticism is the same scepticism I heard a generation ago in the USSR when few thought that a democratic transformation behind the iron curtain was possible.
There's a certain kind of scepticism that can't bear uncertainty.
A major problem for Black women, and all people of color, when we are challenged to oppose anti-Semitism, is our profound scepticism that white people can actually be oppressed.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCEPTICISM»
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scepticism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
scepticism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Sextus Empiricus: Outlines of
Scepticism
This volume presents the accurate and readable translation which was first published in 1994, together with a substantial new historical and philosophical introduction by Jonathan Barnes.
Sextus Empiricus, Julia Annas, Jonathan Barnes, 2000
A weary atheist, Edgar Malroy challenges people to put their money where their faith is at his metaphysical betting shop.
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Common Sense, Science and
Scepticism: A Historical ...
The theory of knowledge, or epistemology, is the great debate between the two. This book is an introductory and historically-based survey of the debate. It sides for the most part with the skeptics.
Neil Gascoigne introduces the sceptical arguments and methods of the canonical philosophers from Sextus Empiricus's Pyrrhonism to Hume before examining the so-called "therapeutic" approaches to scepticism and arguments for scepticism's ...
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The History of
Scepticism : From Savonarola to Bayle: From ...
This is the third edition of a classic book first published in 1960, which has sold thousands of copies in two paperback edition and has been translated into several foreign languages.
St. Louis (Emeritus) Richard H. Popkin Professor of Philosophy Washington University, 2003
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The Politics of Faith and the Politics of
Scepticism
In this carefully reasoned work, discovered after Michael Oakeshott's death in 1990 and here published for the first time, the preeminent political philosopher describes the fundamental dichotomy that has divided discussion of the role of ...
Michael Oakeshott, Timothy Fuller, 1996
This book presents an historical perspective on scepticism by considering contrasting views, such as those of Sextus Empiricus, Descartes and Hume, on why scepticism is important.
Christopher Hookway, 1990
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The History of
Scepticism from Erasmus to Spinoza
The period I shall treat, 1500-1675, is certainly not the unique period of sceptical impact on modern thought.
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Scepticism and Animal Faith
Detailed presentation of American philosopher's pragmatic concept of epistemology, isolation of realms of existents and subsistents.
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On Academic
Scepticism
The aim of this translation of the Academica is to render Cicero's treatise on Academic scepticism into readable English for a philosophical audience.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCEPTICISM»
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scepticism is used in the context of the following news items.
Third Greek rescue deal met with widespread scepticism
But economists remain sceptical that the €86bn agreement will be enough to restore Greece to good health. Even if Athens implements all the measures that ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
Miranda Kerr's mum's scepticism revealed after daughter …
Miranda Kerr made headlines this week after appearing to endorse the book Well Adjusted Babies, written by Dr Jennifer Barham-Floreani, a chiropractor who ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
Iranian ambitions breed scepticism and fear in Israel
When the Israeli authorities staged a major civil defence exercise this month, they did everything they could to make it feel real. The mournful fluctuation of ... «BBC News, Jun 15»
Climate change? Yeah, nah
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of climate change scepticism in the developed world, a study has revealed. Surprisingly, we have more sceptics per ... «New Zealand Herald, Jun 15»
Rural Liberals put climate scepticism on agenda at federal council …
Rural Liberals will try to put questions about the accuracy of climate science on the agenda at this week's meeting of the party's federal council in Melbourne. «ABC Online, Jun 15»
America and UK Lead the World in Climate Scepticism
The United States and United Kingdom are leading the way in climate change scepticism, according to a recent survey which has found that one in three ... «Breitbart News, Jun 15»
Monsanto plots pricey Syngenta comeback amid growing scepticism
He mentioned growing scepticism among Syngenta's board that antitrust hurdles could be overcome. Driven by regulatory concerns, Monsanto said on May 20 it ... «Business Insider, Jun 15»
FRC concerned over BDO's audit scepticism levels
In the latest inspection report into BDO's work by the audit quality review team of the Financial Reporting Council, issues were found with auditor scepticism in ... «Accountancy Age, Jun 15»
Analysts greet Indian 7.5% growth figure with scepticism
India said its economy grew 7.5 per cent year on year in the January to March quarter. But the figure was greeted with scepticism by many analysts, who said the ... «Financial Times, May 15»
Despite the scepticism, MLS's New York rivalry is real
So that was fun. It was possible during the lead up to this game to wonder just whether or not the New York teams would actually take to this rivalry — even the ... «The Guardian, May 15»
