Full Idea
In the peculiar context of the skeptical challenge, it is easy to persuade oneself that externalism is not an option.
Gist of Idea
In the context of scepticism, externalism does not seem to be an option
Source
Michael Williams (Without Immediate Justification [2005], §3)
Book Reference
'Contemporary Debates in Epistemology', ed/tr. Steup,M/Sosa,E [Blackwell 2005], p.207
A Reaction
This is because externalism sees justification as largely non-conscious, but when faced with scepticism, the justifications need to be spelled out, and therefore internalised. So are sceptical discussions basic, or freakish anomalies?