Date of Award
5-19-2013
Document Type
Honors Thesis
Department
Philosophy
First Advisor
Chauncey Maher
Language
English
Abstract
In Unnatural Doubts, Michael Williams aims to defeat Cartesian skepticism. This thesis defends Williams' anti-skeptical conclusion, which is the product of what he calls a "theoretical diagnosis" of skepticism, against an important criticism developed by Stephen Jacobson. Besides the conclusion, it is divided into three parts. The first part presents Williams theoretical diagnosis; the second part formulates Jacobson's objection to it; the third part deflects the objection.
Recommended Citation
Burlin, Chaney Brinkman, "A Defense of Michael Williams' Theoretical Diagnosis of Skepticism" (2013). Dickinson College Honors Theses. Paper 18.
https://scholar.dickinson.edu/student_honors/18