What follows is a very rough summary of some of the main responses to Cartesian Skepticism. It is not a substitute for the assigned texts on the topic. 1. The "Natural Belief" Strategy A "natural ...

“Simply to acquiesce in skepticism can never suffice to overcome the restlessness of reason.” —Immanuel Kant Reason is the capacity to apply logic consciously by drawing conclusions from new or ...

You’re reading Awakenings, a newsletter on religion. Click here to get the full edition in your inbox. Christopher Beha is the author of “Why I Am Not an Atheist.” Twenty-five years ago, I decided, in ...