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[from 'Problems of Knowledge' by Michael Williams, in 13. Knowledge Criteria / D. Scepticism / 1. Scepticism ]

Full Idea

All the sceptic's arguments show is that there are limits to our capacity to give reasons or cite evidence.

Gist of Idea

Scepticism just reveals our limited ability to explain things

Source

Michael Williams (Problems of Knowledge [2001], Ch.13)

Book Reference

Williams,Michael: 'Problems of Knowledge' [OUP 2001], p.148