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- A new, radical form of skepticism emerged in the last half of the 20th century: postmodernism. This view questioned whether there can be any rational, objective framework for discussing intellectual problems, or whether instead the intellectual frameworks that people use are inherently determined by their life situations.
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Mar 25, 2020 · The new skepticism : inquiry and reliable knowledge. "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.
Oct 1, 1992 · In Paul Kurtz's view, the new skepticism differs from earlier forms of skepticism because the new motivation is unbiased inquiry into what knowledge is reliable, not, as previously, primarily into raising doubt. Professor Kurtz comprehensively explores every branch and cranney of how we can reliably know what is what.
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- Paul Kurtz
Paul Kurtz. 4.00. 17 ratings3 reviews. 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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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...
- Paul Kurtz
- the University of Michigan
- Jun 10, 2009
- Prometheus Books, 1992
Briefly stated, a skeptic is one who is willing to question any claim to truth, asking for clarity in definition, consistency in logic, and adequacy of evidence. The use of skepticism is thus an essential part of objective scientific inquiry and the search for reliable knowledge.
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.
The new skepticism : inquiry and reliable knowledge. [Paul Kurtz] -- "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 ...
