Medieval Skepticism and Epistemological Inquiries

Exploring skepticism in medieval thought on sensory perception versus intellectual knowledge, influenced by ancient epistemological theories like Aristotle's empiricism and Augustine's illuminationist model. Delving into differing views on human knowledge acquisition and the challenges in grasping universal essences, the chapter navigates through the standards of cognition, knowledge, and belief, examining the process of forming representations of external objects and the reliability of perceptions.