Radical psychotic doubt and epistemology
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چکیده
Wouter Kusters argues that madness has much to offer philosophy, as does philosophy madness. In this paper, I support both claims by drawing on a mad phenomenon which label Radical Psychotic Doubt, or RPD. First, although skepticism is minority position in epistemology, it been claimed anti-skeptical arguments remain unsatisfying. argue complaint can be clarified and strengthened showing are irrelevant RPD sufferers. Second, there’s debate about whether so-called hinge commitments beliefs not. used strengthen the case they are. Moreover, if hinges beliefs, some madpeople more epistemically rational than sane philosophers. Third, my own experiences, challenge evidentialism presenting better candidate for truly forced choice what believe William James’ traditional religious example. further show certain psychiatric contexts, radical implications Jamesian pragmatism, comes out conservative. Finally, discuss how philosophical theories like pragmatism Pyrrhonism provide inspiration new – needed coping strategies
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Philosophical Psychology
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['1465-394X', '0951-5089']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09515089.2022.2147815