“A skeptic is one who is willing to question any knowledge claim, asking for clarity in definition, consistency in logic and adequacy of evidence” (adapted from Paul Kurtz, 1994). Evaluate this approach in two areas of knowledge.
History
In this area of knowledge the skeptics are often labelled as conspiracy theorists. How do we know that what is taught as history is always correct? After all, understanding the past involves heavy interpretation, interpretation that can be the effect of biased views. For this reason it is imperative to be skeptical of how the past is presented to you. Views expressed on the events consisting of the Arab-Israeli conflict can be wildly different depending on who is presenting those views.
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