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Rationally Speaking #46 - The Varieties of Skepticism

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The Importance of Probabilistic Thinking in Skepticism

Skeptics tend to apply the "we can't know" attitude selectively, he says. David Hume was a radical skeptic who believed that reasonable proportion should be taken into account when making claims. He also said there is no rational defense for methods of reasoning used in science. Sutter: The best way to deal with skepticism is by being humble and mindful of your limits.

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