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A priori skepticism, conventionalism and contextualism
In this thesis we propose a skeptical scenario about a priori knowledge. The scenario is composed of three main arguments: the a priori brain-in-a-vat argument, the problem of deduction, and the rule–following paradox. We propose a solution for a priori skepticism that is based on two philosophical...
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| description | In this thesis we propose a skeptical scenario about a priori knowledge. The scenario is composed of three main arguments: the a priori brain-in-a-vat argument, the problem of deduction, and the rule–following paradox. We propose a solution for a priori skepticism that is based on two philosophical schools: conventionalism and contextualism. Finally, we provide a sufficient condition – although hard to satisfy – for relieving a priori skepticism. |
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| spelling | oai:fount.aucegypt.edu:etds-1324 A priori skepticism, conventionalism and contextualism Salem, Sherif Mohamed Gamal In this thesis we propose a skeptical scenario about a priori knowledge. The scenario is composed of three main arguments: the a priori brain-in-a-vat argument, the problem of deduction, and the rule–following paradox. We propose a solution for a priori skepticism that is based on two philosophical schools: conventionalism and contextualism. Finally, we provide a sufficient condition – although hard to satisfy – for relieving a priori skepticism. 2016-02-01T08:00:00Z thesis application/pdf https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/325 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1324/viewcontent/sherif_20thesis_20final_2019_12.pdf The author retains all rights with regard to copyright. The author certifies that written permission from the owner(s) of third-party copyrighted matter included in the thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study has been obtained. The author further certifies that IRB approval has been obtained for this thesis, or that IRB approval is not necessary for this thesis. Insofar as this thesis, dissertation, paper, or record of study is an educational record as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 USC 1232g), the author has granted consent to disclosure of it to anyone who requests a copy. Theses and Dissertations AUC Knowledge Fountain A Priori Knowledge Skepticism |
| spellingShingle | A Priori Knowledge Skepticism Salem, Sherif Mohamed Gamal A priori skepticism, conventionalism and contextualism |
| title | A priori skepticism, conventionalism and contextualism |
| title_full | A priori skepticism, conventionalism and contextualism |
| title_fullStr | A priori skepticism, conventionalism and contextualism |
| title_full_unstemmed | A priori skepticism, conventionalism and contextualism |
| title_short | A priori skepticism, conventionalism and contextualism |
| title_sort | priori skepticism conventionalism and contextualism |
| topic | A Priori Knowledge Skepticism |
| url | https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/325 https://fount.aucegypt.edu/context/etds/article/1324/viewcontent/sherif_20thesis_20final_2019_12.pdf |
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