The Problem of Scepticism
- Course Type: Extramural
Topics
- Ancient scepticism as a mode of inquiry and as a way of life
- Descartes and scepticism
- The threat of solipsism
- Doubt in the service of certainty
- Scepticism about other minds
- Scepticism about our own existence
- Scepticism and religion
- Science and moral scepticism
- Scepticism and anomalous events
- Common sense and scepticism
- Why I am not a sceptic
Lecturers
The lecturers are drawn from the staff of the Department of Philosophy at Trinity College Dublin.
How to apply
Register in advance (prior to 25 September 2012) by post, to the Executive Officer, Department of Philosophy, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2 enclosing a cheque/draft/postal money order made payable to Trinity College no. 1 account. Your receipt will be your ticket for the series. Registration is also possible on the evening of the first lecture of the series (outside the lecture theatre).
Fee
The cost for the full series is €50. Concession rate (€25) available to students, unemployed persons and those in receipt of a social welfare pension.
Date, time and place
There will be eleven lectures beginning on Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 7.30 p.m. - 9 p.m., in the Uí Chadhain Theatre, Arts Building, Trinity College, Dublin 2. Please note there will be no lecture on Tuesday, 6 November 2012.
Further information
Contact: The Executive Officer, Department of Philosophy, phone: 01 896 1529, email: ucmpbell@tcd.ie