Ignorance: A Case for Scepticism

Ignorance: A Case for Scepticism by Peter Unger is a provocative exploration of scepticism, originally published in 1975. In this influential work, Unger challenges conventional epistemological assumptions, arguing that knowledge—at least as traditionally conceived—is impossible. He defends a radical form of scepticism, asserting that we lack justification for virtually all of our beliefs, from ordinary empirical claims to complex scientific theories.

Unger systematically critiques foundationalist and fallibilist responses to scepticism, demonstrating how attempts to secure knowledge inevitably collapse under scrutiny. He also explores the implications of scepticism for everyday life, questioning whether certainty and justification are even attainable goals. His argument is built on rigorous logical analysis, engaging with figures such as Descartes, Hume, and contemporary epistemologists.

Ignorance remains one of the most forceful and uncompromising defences of scepticism in modern philosophy. Its bold conclusions continue to spark debate, making it essential reading for anyone interested in epistemology, the limits of human knowledge, and the nature of belief.

Product Details:

• ISBN: 0198244177
• EAN: 9780198244172
• Publisher: Oxford University Press (UK)
• Binding: Paperback
• Copyright Date: 2002
• Pub Date: January 08, 1979
• Physical Info: 2.16 cms H x 22.66 cms L x 15.65 cms W (0.4 kgs), 336 pages