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What does it mean?
Do not feign doubt in philosophy if you are sure.
In plain terms
Be honest about what you doubt.
What can you take from it?
Avoid fake skepticism in philosophy.

Where it applies

  • philosophical inquiry
  • personal reflection
  • debate

Putting it to work

  • check your motives
  • state beliefs clearly

Questions to consider

  • Why do we pretend to doubt?
  • What do you really believe?

Another view

Philosophical doubt can be a tool even when not felt deeply.

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