I've been thinking about how to apply philosophical skepticism in a practical way. On one hand, I appreciate questioning assumptions and recognizing the limits of knowledge. On the other hand, we need to act as if certain things are true to function in daily life.
For example, I can't prove beyond all doubt that the sun will rise tomorrow, but I still make plans for the day. I can't prove other minds exist, but I still interact with people as if they do.
This balance feels important. Too much skepticism leads to paralysis. Too little leads to dogmatism.
How do others navigate this? Do you have ways of distinguishing between healthy skepticism and practical certainty? Are there areas where you're more skeptical than others?
For example, I can't prove beyond all doubt that the sun will rise tomorrow, but I still make plans for the day. I can't prove other minds exist, but I still interact with people as if they do.
This balance feels important. Too much skepticism leads to paralysis. Too little leads to dogmatism.
How do others navigate this? Do you have ways of distinguishing between healthy skepticism and practical certainty? Are there areas where you're more skeptical than others?
