How sceptics teach us to know
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DOI: 10.1007/s11229-024-04727-4
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to show (1) that scepticism, in both its traditional forms and contemporary forms, poses no real threat to obtaining inferential empirical knowledge, even if such knowledge requires certainty and… read more here.
Keywords: knowledge; teach know; sceptics teach; empirical knowledge ... See more keywords
Quasi-Realism and Inductive Scepticism in Hume’s Theory of Causation
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DOI: 10.1080/00048402.2018.1564776
Abstract: Abstract Interpreters of Hume on causation consider that an advantage of the ‘quasi-realist’ reading is that it does not commit him to scepticism or to an error theory about causal reasoning. It is unique to… read more here.
Keywords: theory; causation; quasi realism; scepticism ... See more keywords
Radical Scepticism, How-Possible Questions and Modest Transcendental Arguments
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DOI: 10.1080/09672559.2017.1296881
Abstract: Abstract According to radical scepticism, knowledge of the external world is impossible. Transcendental arguments are supposed to be anti-sceptical, but can they provide a satisfying response to radical scepticism? Especially, when radical scepticism is cast… read more here.
Keywords: possible questions; scepticism possible; modest transcendental; transcendental arguments ... See more keywords
To stay or to switch: the mediation effect of scepticism on switching intention to halal cosmetics from the perspective of the pull-push-mooring theory
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DOI: 10.1108/jima-09-2023-0288
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to extend the Push-Pull-Mooring (PPM) theory to identify the factors influencing Muslim customers’ switching intention to halal-certified cosmetics. Design/methodology/approach A snowballing sampling method was used to distribute an… read more here.
Keywords: intention halal; switching intention; scepticism; halal cosmetics ... See more keywords
Encouraging professional scepticism in medical practice.
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DOI: 10.1111/jep.12581
Abstract: Complex cases constitute a considerable part of what medical practitioners have to deal with. In this paper, I refer specifically to instances that are complex as they are related to the profound epistemological problem of… read more here.
Keywords: encouraging professional; practice encouraging; scepticism medical; scepticism ... See more keywords
Auditor Scepticism and Financial Crises: The Nigerian Factor
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DOI: 10.11648/j.jfa.20170504.11
Abstract: This research is carried out in order to examine auditor scepticism with respect to Nigerian financial crises. The study employed survey research method based on threats to professional scepticism at different structural levels as identified… read more here.
Keywords: audit; financial crises; auditor scepticism; factor ... See more keywords