Epistemic Angst: Radical Skepticism and the Groundlessness of Our Believing

Epistemic Angst offers a new solution to radical skepticism by dividing it into two logically distinct problems and providing solutions to both. It reinterprets Wittgenstein's account of rational evaluation and revisits the epistemological disjunctivist proposal, demonstrating their compatibility and mutual support. This comprehensive resolution challenges assumptions in contemporary epistemology.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 08 January 2019
Publisher: Princeton University Press

Epistemic Angst presents a novel and groundbreaking approach to the age-old philosophical conundrum of radical skepticism, which poses the challenge of explaining how we can attain knowledge about an external world. In his book, Duncan Pritchard contends that this puzzle comprises two distinct and separate problems, each requiring its own unique solution. Pritchard then presents solutions to both these problems, offering a fresh interpretation of Wittgenstein's account of the structure of rational evaluation. Through this rereading, Pritchard demonstrates how this provides a elegant and effective solution to one aspect of the skeptical problem. Furthermore, he revisits the epistemological disjunctivist proposal that he developed in his previous work and showcases how it can adeptly address the other facet of the skeptical challenge.

What sets Pritchard's approach apart is his contention that these two antiskeptical positions, while seemingly at odds with each other, are not only compatible but also mutually supportive. By integrating these positions, Pritchard offers a comprehensive and distinctive resolution to the problem of radical skepticism, challenging many assumptions prevalent in contemporary epistemology. Epistemic Angst is a thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating book that will undoubtedly engage and inspire scholars and thinkers alike. Its innovative approach to the skeptical problem provides a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate in epistemology and offers a fresh perspective on the nature of knowledge and its acquisition.

Weight: 414g
Dimension: 155 x 233 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691183435