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   Mar 25, 2020 · Language. English. 371 pages ; 24 cm. "In this provocative book, philosopher Paul Kurtz, one of the world's leading skeptics, explores the dimensions of the "new skepticism," which he labels "skeptical inquiry.""--BOOK JACKET. "An outgrowth of pragmatism, skeptical inquiry differs from earlier forms of skepticism, Kurtz argues, because its ...

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   Kurtz argues that there are objective standards for judging truth claims in science, ethics, and philosophy. Of special interest is the application of the new skepticism to paranormal claims such as reincarnation and faith healing, and to religious beliefs, ethics and politics.

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   What is skeptical inquiry?

   • "In this provocative book, philosopher Paul Kurtz, one of the world's leading skeptics, explores the dimensions of the "new skepticism," which he labels "skeptical inquiry.""--BOOK JACKET. "An outgrowth of pragmatism, skeptical inquiry differs from earlier forms of skepticism, Kurtz argues, because its motivation is inquiry rather than doubt.

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   • Skepticism developed with regard to various disciplines in which people claimed to have knowledge. It was questioned, for example, whether one could gain any certain knowledge in metaphysics (the philosophical study of the basic nature, structure, or elements of reality) or in the sciences.

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   How does Skeptical Inquiry differ from pragmatism?

   • "An outgrowth of pragmatism, skeptical inquiry differs from earlier forms of skepticism, Kurtz argues, because its motivation is inquiry rather than doubt. Thus the new skepticism is constructive rather than negative."--BOOK JACKET.

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   BOOK REVIEW Paul Kurtz, The New Skepticism. Inquiry and Reliable Knowledge, Prometheus Books, Buffalo, NY. 1992, 371 pp. Cloth $24.95. Few philosophers today play a major r?le in public life. Paul Kurtz is one of the rare exceptions. He is one of the leaders both of the interna? tional humanist movement and of CSICOP, the Committee for the

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   The New Skepticism PAUL KURTZ S kepticism, like all things, is good if used in moderation. It is essential for the healthy mind; but if taken to excess, it can lead to overweening doubt. Skepticism, if properly understood, is not a metaphysical picture of the unknowability of "ultimate reality"; it does not lead to an inevitable

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   The New Skepticism: Inquiry and Reliable Knowledge. Paul Kurtz. Prometheus Books, 1992 - Body, Mind & Spirit - 371 pages. Kurtz argues that there are objective standards for judging truth...

   • Author: Paul Kurtz
   • Original from: the University of Michigan

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   • Publisher: Prometheus Books, 1992

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   The new skepticism: inquiry and reliable knowledge. Paul Kurtz - 1992 - Buffalo, N.Y.: Prometheus Books.