Abraham Meidan

The main theses of the book are: 1. All statements are neither certain nor plausible. In other words: skepticism is true. 2. Skepticism, as formulated above, does not imply any absurd conclusions (in contrast to the view commonly held by philosophers). 3. People do not choose their beliefs. What we believe is determined by psychological processes. 4. People believe in statements that minimize the extent of the unexpected events of which they are aware.

Skepticism Is True

Joseph Agassi

This book aims to familiarize readers in a very simple and easy manner the rules and proper procedures of rational debate. It will help reduce the frustration that many experience when engaging in debates. The proper conduct of debate is both fun and mentally stimulating, and we trust that implementing the rules of debate outlined in this book will help you and your friends increase your ability to learn, improve and engage in rational and intellectual debates.

The Logic of Disputes and Argumentation

Beg to Differ

One of the questions that philosophers discuss is: How can we avoid, or at least reduce, errors when explaining the world? The skeptical answer to this question is: We cannot avoid errors since no statement is certain or even definitely plausible, but we can eliminate some past errors. This book advocates the skeptical position and discusses its practical applications in science, ethics, aesthetics, and politics. It brings philosophy down to earth and comprises an outline of a skeptical guide to the real world.

Abraham Meidan

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