Understanding Skepticism

What is the primary criticism that skepticism has towards other philosophies?

• They are based on scientific evidence.

• They are too optimistic.

• They are too complex to understand.

• They claim to have absolute truths.

According to skeptics, what is the best way to avoid the frustration of being wrong?

• To believe in nothing.

• To believe in everything.

• To rely on religious teachings.

• To follow scientific methods.

What do skeptics claim about the possibility of knowing anything?

• Truth is subjective and varies by person.

• No one can truly know anything.

• Only scientists can know the truth.

• It is possible to know everything.

What are the two primary guides for living according to skeptics?

• Appearances and conventions.

• Logic and reasoning.

• Religion and spirituality.

• Science and technology.

Who is considered the founder of skepticism?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Aristotle

• Pyrrho