This kind of pessimistic skepticism and perpetual uncertainty comes to us via Scottish philosopher Dave Hume. I’m not sure his goal was to cast doubt on all human knowledge and accomplishment, but that was the effect, perpetuated by generations of mediocre philosophy professors. Stick with Aristotle and his optimistic certainty. The person who says you can’t be sure of anything can’t even be certain of his skepticism, so there’s no obligation to pay any attention to him.
GROG Premium Member over 11 years ago
Enjoy yourself today…tomorrow may never come at all.
pschearer Premium Member over 11 years ago
This kind of pessimistic skepticism and perpetual uncertainty comes to us via Scottish philosopher Dave Hume. I’m not sure his goal was to cast doubt on all human knowledge and accomplishment, but that was the effect, perpetuated by generations of mediocre philosophy professors. Stick with Aristotle and his optimistic certainty. The person who says you can’t be sure of anything can’t even be certain of his skepticism, so there’s no obligation to pay any attention to him.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 11 years ago
Deep, buz, deep! Who would have thought?
pam Miner over 11 years ago
Another case of simple things being complicated by too much thinking!