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The Varieties of Agnosticism

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: We provide a framework for understanding agnosticism. The framework accounts for the varieties of agnosticism while vindicating the unity of the phenomenon. This combination of unity and plurality is achieved by taking the varieties of agnosticism to be represented by several agnostic stances, all of which share a common core provided by what we call the minimal agnostic attitude. We illustrate the fruitfulness of the framework by showing how it can be applied to several philosophical debates. In particular, several philosophical positions can be aptly conceived of as instances of agnosticism whilst retaining their differences and distinguishing features.

Source: The Philosophical Quarterly

DOI: 10.1093/pq/pqab038

Authors: Filippo Ferrari, Luca Incurvati

Institutions: University of Padua, University of Amsterdam

Language: English

Topic: Epistemology, Ethics, and Metaphysics

Subfield: Philosophy

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,955

Funders: European Commission, Università degli Studi di Padova