The philosophical significance of skepticism

• Grant number: 05/50496-6
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
• Start date: July 01, 2005
• End date: June 30, 2009
• Field of knowledge: Humanities - Philosophy - Epistemology
• Principal Investigator: Plinio Junqueira Smith
• Grantee: Plinio Junqueira Smith
• Host Institution: Centro de Pesquisa. Universidade São Judas Tadeu (USJT). São Paulo , SP, Brazil
• Pesquisadores principais: Cicero Romão Resende de Araujo ; Oswaldo Porchat de Assis Pereira da Silva

Abstract

This project intends to promote our understanding of skepticism, both from a historical point of view and from the point of view of our contemporary discussions. On the one hand, it intends to contribute to a better knowledge of the history of skepticism, and on the other to deepen current, critical discussion of skepticism. Epistemological questions are crucial for the comprehension and evaluation of skepticism, but the project is also concerned with moral skepticism and political implications of a skeptical position. (AU)