Skepticism: Hume's Radical Impact
- Hume argued that no beliefs are rationally grounded; they rest on habit
- This skepticism challenges the basis of empiricism, leading to subsequent philosophical shifts
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Bertrand Russell's A History of Western Philosophy emphasizes the central role of epistemology in modern philosophy, exploring the evolution of knowledge theories. It highlights skepticism's impact, the integration of logic in clarifying philosophical questions, and the limits of empirical methods. The book underscores philosophy's unique position between science and theology.
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