Navigating Skepticism: Hume vs. Descartes

This chapter explores the unique VBW Madness tournament format while delving into David Hume's work on skepticism. It contrasts Hume's moderate skepticism with Descartes' focus on sensory perception and reasoning, emphasizing their implications for understanding knowledge and belief. The discussion promotes a pragmatic approach to skepticism, advocating for the importance of experience in grasping reality over purely abstract reasoning.