In the history of philosophical thought, few themes loom as large as
skepticism. Skepticism has been the most visible and important part of
debates about knowledge. Skepticism at its most basic questions our
cognitive achievements, challenges our ability to obtain reliable
knowledge; casting doubt on our attempts to seek and understand the
truth about everything from ethics, to other minds, religious belief,
and even the underlying structure of matter and reality. Since
Descartes, the defense of knowledge against skepticism has been one of
the primary tasks not just of epistemology but philosophy itself.
The Oxford Handbook of Skepticism features twenty-six newly
commissioned chapters by top figures in the field. Part One contains
articles explaining important kinds of skeptical reasoning. Part Two
focuses on responses to skeptical arguments. Part Three concentrates on
important contemporary issues revolving around skepticism. As the first
volume of its kind, the articles make significant contributions to the
debate on skepticism. ~
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